Bangladesh Railway Class 2900

Bangladesh Railway Class 2900
Locomotive 2902 at Sylhet Rail Station
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
DesignerElectro Motive Division
BuilderHyundai Rotem
Serial number2901-2939
ModelEMD GT18LC-2
Build date1999-2013
Total produced39
Specifications
WheelbaseA1A-A1A
Loco weight72 ton
Performance figures
Maximum speed107 km/h (66 mph)
Power output1500 hp
Career
Current ownerBangladesh Railway

Bangladesh Railway Class 2900 is, as of 2023, the most frequently used meter-gauge diesel electric locomotive of Bangladesh Railway along with Class 3000. This reliable locomotive series has been in service since 1999. Bangladesh Railway has a total 39 locomotives of this class. These 39 locomotives are being used in both passenger and freight services.

2938 in Dhaka Kamalapur