India to supply new diesel electric locomotives to Myanmar

India is planning to supply 18 metre gauge diesel electric locomotives to Myanmar. It will help to meet increasing demand for passenger and freight traffic. The supply contract of locomotives is a vital project being funded under an existing line of credit extended to Myanmar by the Indian government.

"RITES is making all efforts to augment export of rolling stock manufactured at railway production units. Response from Southeast Asian markets is very encouraging," said Rajeev Mehrotra, chairman and MD, RITES.