₹175 crore project for homing 250 electric locomotives at Raipur approved
Indian Railways announced on 10 July 2026 a ₹175 crore project for additional homing facilities for 250 three-phase electric locomotives at the HHP Diesel Shed, Raipur (SECR).
Summary
Indian Railways approved a ₹175 crore project to create additional homing facilities for 250 three-phase electric locomotives at the High Horse Power (HHP) Diesel Shed, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, under South East Central Railway, as announced on 10 July 2026. Homing means assigning a locomotive to a designated shed that serves as its primary maintenance base for scheduled maintenance, inspections and repairs. The project supports the rapid expansion of the electric locomotive fleet.
Key facts
- Announced
- 10 July 2026
- Cost
- ₹175 crore
- Capacity
- 250 three-phase electric locomotives
- Location
- HHP Diesel Shed, Raipur (South East Central Railway)
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Where will Indian Railways create additional homing facilities for 250 electric locomotives under a ₹175 crore project approved in July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Raipur
The facilities will be at the High Horse Power (HHP) Diesel Shed, Raipur, under South East Central Railway.