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238 AC train rakes split among 3 railway factories
Indian Railways will manufacture 238 air-conditioned EMU rakes across three production units, with the first supply expected in 2027. Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai will build 120 rakes, Rail Coach Factory…
Indian Railways will manufacture 238 air-conditioned EMU rakes across three production units, with the first supply expected in 2027. Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai will build 120 rakes, Rail Coach Factory (RCF) in Kapurthala 71, and Modern Coach Factory (MCF) in Raebareli 47, according to Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The entire order is to be completed by 2030.
The Railway Board approved the procurement based on existing RDSO/ICF specifications, allowing factories to use established designs rather than develop new ones. The move aims to align rolling stock availability with the commissioning of Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP) infrastructure, avoiding a gap between new railway infrastructure completion and train availability. All three factories already produce modern passenger rolling stock, including AC EMUs, Vande Bharat and Vande Metro trainsets.
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The split production order is designed to prevent a repeat of past delays where new suburban corridors sat idle waiting for rakes. With Mumbai's MUTP adding lines and stations, the 2030 deadline for all 238 rakes is tight: ICF's current annual output of around 1,500 coaches means the Chennai plant alone will need to devote significant capacity. Watch for whether the phased supply from 2027 onwards actually matches the infrastructure commissioning schedule, or if coordination gaps persist.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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