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DAHOD:
GROUNDWORK FOR GREATNESS
The Dream Laid in Stone
The journey begins with a vision—Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays the foundation stone, turning a tribal town into the cradle of India’s freight future. A promise to the world, built on Indian soil.
April 2022
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The Land Rises
4.45 lakh cubic metres of earth moved. 3,750 piles driven deep. Foundations laid in mud, rain, and heat—weathering storms to make the ground ready for dreams to stand tall.
May – September 2022
Steel Reaches the Sky
7,000 tonnes of steel lifted, columns rising like a skyline of belief. Cranes running 12+ hours daily, teams working across days and nights—building not just a factory, but a symbol of resilience.
October 2022 – March 2023
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The Dream is Drafted (April 2022)
It began with a vision—India’s own high-power locomotive, built in a tribal town with a legacy of rail. Prime Minister Modi laid the foundation stone in April 2022, marking the start of a story that would shape India’s freight future.
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The Land is Transformed (2022–2024)
From red soil to grey steel: 4.45 lakh cubic metres of earth raised, 3,750 piles drilled, and 7,000 tonnes of steel lifted. Through floods and storms, the site rose—an engineering symphony of grit, teamwork, and precision.
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The Locomotive Comes Alive (2024–2025)
Every bolt tightened, every cable laid, every test run a moment of pride. In 2024, the 9000 HP locomotive moved under its own power, and by March 2025, the dream stood complete—India’s message to the world: We can. We have.
March 2024
The Engine Breathes for the First Time
The 9000 HP locomotive moves on Dahod’s test track. Not just a machine, but a heartbeat powered by Indian engineering, testing, and teamwork. A quiet moment, echoing with the dreams of many.
February 2025
Systems Aligned, Ready to Roll
Final reviews, commissioning tests, and system integrations. From traversers to cranes, from drainage to control systems—every part clicks into place. The factory is ready, the future aligned.
May 2025
The Inauguration: A Promise Fulfilled
Dahod’s 9000 HP project stands complete—an engineering symphony of steel, sweat, and spirit. The dream is no longer a plan—it’s a living, breathing reality, ready to move India forward.
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