Veteran WAP1 #22007 “Bond” Hauls the JanShatabdi in Kerala

The name is Bond, James Bond. The venerable WAP1 #22007 of Arakkonam is seen braving a hot sun under clear blue skies hauling the 12081 Kannur-Trivandrum JanShatabdi Express on the newly opened double line between Changanasserry and Thiruvalla in Kerala. As the 7th WAP1 ever produced, almost 25 years old and nearing the end of its eventful service life, the 22007 is one of the oldest dedicated passenger electric locomotives in operation today. This veteran has seen much of Indian Railway’s growth, and even in its twilight years has he honors of hauling prestige trains.