Ajmer, Rajasthan · Est. 1876

Forged in
Steel.
Powered by
Legacy.

150 years of building India's iron highways

Visit the Workshop Our 150-Year Story
150
Years of
Excellence
1876 – 2026
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1876
Year
Founded
150
Years of
Legacy
5000+
Locomotives
Overhauled
3000+
Skilled
Workforce
175
Acres of
Workshop
1876
Founded
Our Story

Built on
Iron,
Driven by
Purpose

Established in 1876 under the Rajputana-Malwa Railway, The Loco Workshop Ajmer stands as one of the oldest and most distinguished railway workshops in Asia. For 150 years, it has been the beating heart of Indian Railways — manufacturing, overhauling and modernising the locomotives that connect a billion lives.

From steam to diesel, from the colonial era to an independent republic, through partition and progress — every chapter of India's modern story has been powered, in part, by the forges of Ajmer.

1876
Rajputana-Malwa Railway
Workshop established to service the growing rail network across Rajputana under the British Raj.
1944
Western Railway Integration
Consolidated under the Western Railway zone — expanded capacity and overhauled thousands of steam engines.
1990s
Diesel Modernisation
Transitioned from steam to diesel locomotive overhaul, becoming a centre of excellence for diesel traction.
2026
Sesquicentennial — 150 Years
A landmark anniversary celebrating a century and a half of engineering excellence, innovation and national service.
What We Do

Engineering
Excellence

From precision machining to full locomotive overhauls — our workshops command every discipline of railway engineering, refined across 150 years.

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🔧
Primary Overhaul

Locomotive
Overhaul &
Rehabilitation

Comprehensive Periodic Overhauling (POH) of diesel and electric locomotives — rebuilding every component to restore peak performance and extend operational life.

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02
⚙️
Precision Engineering

Machine Shop &
Component
Manufacturing

State-of-the-art CNC machining, forge works and foundry operations producing precision railway components for the national fleet.

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03
🏗️
Modernisation

Loco Upgrades &
Technology
Retrofit

Upgrading ageing diesel fleet with modern electronics, improved braking systems and fuel efficiency enhancements — future-proofing India's traction assets.

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"The railways are the lifeline of the nation — and behind every locomotive runs the soul of Ajmer."

— Celebrating 150 Years · 1876–2026
150 Years in Numbers

A Century &
Half of Milestones

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1876
Founded under Rajputana-Malwa Railway
The first workshops were established in Ajmer as the rail network expanded across the Rajputana region under British administration.
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1920s
Steam Age Expansion
Peak steam era — the workshop overhauled over 200 steam locomotives annually, with a workforce of over 8,000 artisans and engineers.
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1947
Independent India's Workshop
Post-independence, the workshop became a symbol of self-reliance — continuing operations under the new Indian Railways administration.
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2026
Sesquicentennial Celebrations
150 years of unbroken service — marked with national recognition, a heritage museum, and the commissioning of a next-gen overhaul facility.
Celebrating 150 years
of building
India's railways
Sesquicentennial · 1876 – 2026
150
Plan Your Visit

Witness
History
in Motion

Open to the public through guided heritage tours and the newly inaugurated 150-year anniversary museum — a tribute to the artisans, engineers and railwaymen who forged modern India.

Open Days
Tuesday – Sunday
Tour Hours
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location
Railway Colony Road,
Ajmer, Rajasthan 305001
Nearest Station
Ajmer Junction
0.8 km away
Group Bookings
Min. 15 persons,
advance required
Dress Code
Closed-toe shoes
mandatory (workshop)
Book Your Experience
Heritage Museum Tour
150-year anniversary exhibition
₹50
Workshop Floor Tour
Live overhaul & machining bays
₹100
Student Group Tour
Educational — engineering colleges
₹25
Full Day Experience
Museum + workshop + steam display
₹200