 The loco is now widely used across India for long-distance passenger trains due to its ruggedness and high tractive loads and acceleration.The first one was delivered on August 22, 1994, It was then WDM-2C.First 57 units produced till March 1996 (Indian Railway road number 14001-14057) had rounded front hood profile similar to contemporary newer classes of locos built by DLW (WDG3A and WDP1).