Bhel breaks MNC cartel, bags AC EMU orders
Date: 29-12-2010Bharat Heavy Electricals has secured two orders from the Railways for the development, manufacture and supply of 3-Phase IGBT-based propulsion systems for Electric Locomotives and AC Electric Multiple Units (EMUs), hitherto the domain of leading multinational corporations.
Cumulatively valued at Rs. 300 crore, the orders for 40 sets for 1400 HP AC EMUs and 30 sets for 6000 HP Electric Locomotives, have been bagged amidst stiff competition from leading international suppliers.crackcrack