Why Indian Railways EF12K Freight Trains Are Dominating Goods Transport!
Experience the power of Indian Railways as a heavy gas tanker freight train departs from Palakkad Junction towards Ernakulam, led by the mighty EF12K twin-unit locomotive (65059A/65059B).
The EF12K is the newest workhorse of Indian Railways, developed by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) and designed to deliver 12,000 horsepower (HP). It is a next-generation freight locomotive based on the legendary WAG-9 platform, but specially adapted for Indian conditions.
🔹 About the EF12K Locomotive
Power: 12,000 HP
Type: Twin-unit Electric Freight (E = Electric, F = Freight, 12K = 12,000 HP)
Manufacturer: CLW, flagged off in October 2023
Loco Number: 65059A (paired with 65059B)
Livery: Blue / Light Blue with CGL Propulsion System
Home Shed: New Katni Jn Diesel Loco Shed (NKJD)
Purpose: Heavy freight haulage, primarily coal and petroleum tankers
Advantage: Overcomes the operational limitations of the WAG-12, while offering superior hauling power and stability
🔹 About the Freight Train – BTPGLN Gas Tank Wagons
This train consists of BTPGLN bogie tank wagons, specially designed for transporting Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).
Capacity per wagon: ~37.6 tonnes of LPG
Axle Load: 20.32 tonnes
Speed: Up to 80 km/h
Braking System: Air brake equipped
Bogie Type: CASNUB 22NLB
Nomenclature: “BTPGLN” = Bogie Tank wagon for Petroleum Gas (P), LPG cargo (L), Air Brake fitted (N)
🔹 Video Highlights:
Departure of gas tanker freight from Palakkad Junction, Kerala
EF12K twin-unit locomotive in action
Real sounds of freight movement from one of Southern Railway’s busiest stations
Heavy haul freight heading west towards Ernakulam
This video captures not just a train, but a glimpse into the evolving power of Indian Railways freight operations, where technology, safety, and efficiency meet. Railfans, loco enthusiasts, and those interested in Indian freight logistics will find this video exciting.
📍 Location: Palakkad Junction (PGT), Kerala
📍 Train Type: LPG Freight (BTPGLN Wagons)
📍 Loco: EF12K 65059A (twin-unit)
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October 1, 2025 at 12:39PM
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