Mumbai AC Locals: ICF To Make 50%, RCF 30%, MCF 20% Of 238-Rake Order
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…
Mumbai's upcoming 238-accelerated fleet of AC EMU rakes will be distributed among three Railway production units in a 50:30:20 ratio, according to the Ministry of Railways. Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai will manufacture the largest share, with 120 rakes, followed by Rail Coach Factory (RCF) in Kapurthala with 71 rakes, and Modern Coach Factory (MCF) in Raebareli with 47 rakes.
The plan aims to have the first trainsets delivered by 2027, with the entire requirement of 238 AC EMU rakes completed by 2030. The distribution intends to ensure rolling stock availability in line with infrastructure commissioning under the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP), which is currently being expanded. The railway minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, highlighted the importance of timely deliveries to support the capacity increase on Mumbai's suburban network.
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