Korean Railway to operate trains in Punjab

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But ignoring that part of the discussion, at an objective level, while I am sure you like the locomotives made in India, most impartial observers would deem South Korean products to be superior, more reliable and more advanced.

Its not about me liking Indian Locomotives. Most of Indian Locos are from the US. Like the one in the pic I posted is actually a GE loco manufactured in India (EMD GT46PAC). I am a Train enthusiast and let me tell you this is among the best. I'm sure the Korean ones are very good too but I'm not sure how you came to the conclusion that they are superior.


EMD GT46PAC - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

India already exports Locos to the following countries
Germany, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Mali, Senegal, Sudan Tanzania, Angola and Vietnam

 

[Kinetic]

You know as well as everyone else that deals like these can't happen until the sword(s) of damocles hanging over our collective heads are not addressed first.

But ignoring that part of the discussion, at an objective level, while I am sure you like the locomotives made in India, most impartial observers would deem South Korean products to be superior, more reliable and more advanced. Also, if you read the article, this is not just about buying the engines, it is a BoT style deal where the supplier takes the responsibility of operations also. Once again, I think by most impartial standards, South Korean rail transport operations are far superior to those in India.

I've been keenly following Pak Railways modernization programs and I think this is a great first step. I would hope that they complete their evaluation of this initial engagement quickly so that the modernization effort can be further expanded.

Dude, keeping aside India-Pakistan rivalry I have to say that India has much more experiences than Korea in designing and operating locomotives in subcontinental humid and hot condition.

If every adversaries can do business why can't we? I think India and Pakistan sometimes buy and sell food grains when needed, then what problem with other things?

Its really sad to see that India has the exact thing that Pakistan Railways wanted, WAP7. And Indian railways are operating it for many years.

WAP7 locomotive

Capacity: 6350 HP
Designed and Manufacturers by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works
Top speed achieved: 177 km/h

A 24-coach (1430t) passenger rake can be accelerated to 110 km/h in 240 seconds (over 4.7 km) by a WAP-7; to 120 km/h in 304 sec. (6.7 km); and to 130 km/h in 394 sec. (9.9 km).With a maximum speed rating of 140 km/h, the WAP-7 boasts of the most phenomenal acceleration figures while hauling mail/express trains.

 

[Dance]

Why are threads always derailed by indians? No one cares about indian trains, this is about Korean railways operating in Punjab, not india