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MRVC fast-tracks 238 AC locals via 3 railway factories
MRVC has junked the Rs 21,646-crore tender and will instead have 238 AC local rakes built simultaneously at three railway factories: ICF Chennai, RCF Kapurthala, and MCF Raebareli. First rake is expected…
The Story in Brief
MRVC has junked the Rs 21,646-crore tender and will instead have 238 AC local rakes built simultaneously at three railway factories: ICF Chennai, RCF Kapurthala, and MCF Raebareli. First rake is expected by 2027, full fleet by 2030.
The move follows delays that pushed original deliveries from 2021-22 to as late as 2033-34. Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the previous model was facing major hurdles. Mumbai’s suburban network is undergoing a Rs 22,000 crore capacity expansion.
The Indian Opinion
The decision to junk the tender and use railway factories has drawn praise for cutting red tape, but it also raises valid concerns. Railway production units have a mixed record on delivering complex projects on time. The question is whether they can maintain quality while accelerating output for 238 rakes. Watch for the first rake delivery in 2027, if it slips, the 'fast-track' will be just another promise.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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