Indian Railways Achieves Major Milestone in Coach Production for FY 2024-25

Indian Railways has achieved a significant milestone in the financial year 2024-25 by manufacturing 7,134 coaches. This marks  a 9% increase from the previous year’s production of 6,541 coaches .

This also includes special emphasis on non A/C coaches with production of 4,601 coaches, catering the needs of common man. This rise reflects India’s growing emphasis on modernizing Railway infrastructure to meet increasing passenger demand.

Coach Manufacturing Units

The Indian Railways has three coach manufacturing units in the country – Integral Coach Factory (ICF) at Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Rail Coach Factory (RCF) at Kapurthala, Punjab and Modern Coach Factory (MCF) at Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh.

The Integral Coach Factory (ICF), the premier passenger coach producing unit of Indian Railways in Chennai, surpassed its previous production records for the year 2024-25, as it rolled out 3,007 coaches.

Three major coach manufacturing units across the country:

Among these, the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai, a premier coach manufacturing unit, led the surge by surpassing its previous records with the production of 3,007 coaches.

Growth in Domestic Manufacturing

Coach production in India has expanded substantially over the years. According to reports, in the year 2004 and 2014, Indian Railways manufactured less than 3,300 coaches on an average per year. However, from 2014 to 2024, production saw a major boost with production of 54,809 coaches. This also makes the average of 5,481 coaches per year.

However, the current number aligns as the push for improved connectivity and self-reliance in Railway manufacturing. The following expansion is part of a broader effort to enhance domestic production capabilities. This will also help reduce dependence on imports and integrate advanced technology into Railway design.

Improving Passenger Experience and Connectivity

The Indian Railways record-breaking coach production aligns with the government’s  initiative ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ vision. This will ensure improved public transport services while also enabling domestic manufacturing. With more coaches in the trains being introduced, passengers can expect better facilities. This will further provide the commuters with enhanced safety features and increased capacity to accommodate with the growing demand.

Make in India initiative

In addition to this achievement strengthens the ‘Make in India initiative’, It will einforce India’s position as a key player in Railway manufacturing. The initiative will focus majorly on modern, energy-efficient and passenger-friendly coaches. The Indian Railways is making significant strides toward building a more robust and future-ready transport network for the commuters.

Meanwhile, with the Indian Railway’s ongoing efforts in Railway electrification, high-speed corridors and upgraded passenger services, the increased coach production will play a vital role in shaping the future of India’s Rail transport system, This will ensure greater efficiency, comfort and accessibility for millions of passengers travelling on a daily basis.