South African delegation visits Banaras Locomotive Works to review locomotive manufacturing facilities

A South African delegation visited Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW). The purpose was to assess locomotive manufacturing capabilities. Tsiko Africa Energy & Infrastructure's CEO, Shivapragasen Naidoo, led the delegation. They aimed to potentially purchase 3100 horsepower locomotives. These locomotives would be converted to Cape gauge. The delegation toured workshops and received a presentation. They learned about BLW's production processes and history.