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Modern Coach Factory Milestone: 15,000th Coach Rolls Out in Raebareli

The Modern Coach Factory in Raebareli has hit a big milestone by building its 15,000th coach. It's pretty impressive how quickly they've reached this number since the factory is relatively new. The coaches include all sorts of types, from fancy AC ones to parcel vans. Meanwhile, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is also pushing to make train travel more enjoyable with local food options.

Key Points: MCF Raebareli Manufactures 15,000th Coach Milestone

  • MCF achieved the 15,000-coach milestone in a short time since its establishment
  • The factory has produced 1,310 coaches in the current 2025-26 financial year alone
  • Of the total, 7,000 are Air-Conditioned and 8,000 are Non-Air-Conditioned coaches
  • Production includes diverse rolling stock like Humsafar, Tejas, and coaches for Mozambique
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Modern Coach Factory manufactures its 15,000th coach on December 15

Modern Coach Factory in Raebareli celebrates a major milestone, producing its 15,000th coach, including 7,000 AC units, with ministers reviewing railway services.

"Introducing local cuisine will significantly enhance the passenger experience by offering food that reflects the culture and tastes of the regions being traversed. - Ashwini Vaishnaw"

New Delhi, December 15

Modern Coach Factory (MCF), Raebareli, achieved a significant milestone by manufacturing its 15, 000th coach today, the Railway Ministry said.

So far in the 2025-26 financial year, MCF has manufactured a total of 1,310 coaches, the ministry said in a release.

It is notable that MCF, a newly established production unit under the Ministry of Railways, has achieved this remarkable feat in a short time. This achievement reflects the dedication, commitment, and collective efforts of the MCF team.

It is also pertinent to note that of the total 15,000 coaches manufactured, 7,000 are Air-Conditioned (AC) and 8,000 are Non-Air-Conditioned (Non-AC). These include various types of rolling stock such as Humsafar, Tejas, Antyodaya, Deendayalu, Bharat Gaurav, Brake Vans, Parcel Vans, Track Recording Cars, Economy Coaches, Demo Locomotive and Hold Coaches for Mozambique, MEMU coaches, among others.

All coaches have been manufactured in strict compliance with prescribed quality standards, ensuring safe, reliable, and comfortable travel for passengers, it said.

On this historic achievement, PK Mishra, General Manager, MCF, congratulated all officers, staff, and contractual employees associated with coach production for their sincere efforts and dedication. He also encouraged them to continue setting new benchmarks and to take MCF to even greater heights.

Earlier, Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, held a review meeting with officers at Rail Bhawan on Saturday. Ravneet Singh Bittu, Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, was also present at the meeting, according to an official statement. During the meeting, the Union Minister directed officials to serve the region's local cuisine on Vande Bharat trains.

"Introducing local cuisine will significantly enhance the passenger experience by offering food that reflects the culture and tastes of the regions being traversed. This facility will be expanded to all the trains progressively in future," he said. The Union Minister also noted that Indian Railways' crackdown on train ticket booking using fake identities is yielding positive results.

- ANI

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Priya S
Great achievement, no doubt. But I hope this focus on numbers doesn't compromise on long-term quality and passenger safety. We need coaches that last for decades, not just meet yearly targets. The promise of local cuisine on Vande Bharat is a wonderful touch though!
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Rohit P
Manufacturing coaches for Mozambique as well? That's impressive export potential. Creates jobs in UP and brings in foreign exchange. Hope they focus more on MEMU and local train coaches too, which are always in short supply during peak hours.
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Ananya R
The part about local cuisine is what excites me most! Imagine having authentic poha on a train passing through MP or dhokla in Gujarat. It will make journeys so much more memorable and support local vendors. A brilliant initiative.
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Sarah B
As a frequent traveler, I appreciate the crackdown on fake ticket bookings mentioned at the end. That's a huge problem. More coaches should help with availability, but stopping touts is equally important. Good to see a multi-pronged approach.
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Karthik V
Solid progress. 7,000 AC coaches is a good number. Hope the maintenance of these new coaches is given equal priority. Often new trains look great for a year, then the fittings start failing. Sustainability is key.

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