238 AC EMU rakes for Mumbai split between ICF, RCF and MCF

In a significant push for modernization, Indian Railways will manufacture 238 air-conditioned EMU rakes at three production facilities. Integral Coach Factory leads with the production of 120 units, while other factories contribute 71 and 47 rakes. This phased rollout, beginning in 2027 and concluding in 2030, is designed to align rolling stock enhancements with infrastructural improvements, focusing on the revitalized Mumbai suburban network.

Mumbai: Mumbai's upcoming fleet of 238 AC EMU rakes will be split among three Railway production units in a 50:30:20 ratio, with Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, manufacturing the largest share. ICF will make 120 rakes, followed by Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala, with 71 and Modern Coach Factory (MCF), Raebareli, with 47.The production-sharing plan has been finalised by the Ministry of Railways to ensure timely availability of rolling stock as infrastructure under the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP) is commissioned. The first trainsets are scheduled to be supplied from 2027, while the entire requirement of 238 AC EMU rakes is expected to be completed by 2030.Production plan finalisedThe three production units will manufacture the rakes using existing and proven RDSO/ICF specifications, following approval by the Railway Board. This is expected to speed up production and avoid delays associated with developing a new train design.The distribution also means that the Railways will not depend on a single production unit for Mumbai's large AC EMU requirement. ICF will account for 50.4% of the total order, RCF for 29.8% and MCF for 19.7%. Together, the three factories will manufacture the complete sanctioned requirement.Traditional Engineering Branches Make A Comeback In Polytechnic AdmissionsRolling stock to match infrastructureRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the production programme has been prioritised to ensure that rolling stock is available in line with infrastructure commissioning. The production units already have experience in manufacturing modern passenger rolling stock, including AC EMUs, Vande Bharat trainsets and Vande Metro trainsets.For Mumbai, the timing of the deliveries will be crucial. The Railways is simultaneously expanding suburban infrastructure under MUTP, and the availability of new trains will determine how quickly the additional infrastructure can be put to full use.Also Watch:Expansion of AC suburban fleetThe first AC EMU rakes arriving in 2027, followed by phased production until 2030, are expected to help bridge the gap between infrastructure completion and rolling stock availability. The 238-rake programme will also provide a substantial expansion of the AC suburban fleet and support increased capacity on Mumbai's suburban network.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/