Railway factories to build 238 AC EMU rakes for Mumbai suburban network
The Railway Ministry said on 20 August 2026 that ICF Chennai, RCF Kapurthala and MCF Raebareli will build 238 AC EMU rakes for Mumbai's suburban railway, with supplies from 2027 to 2030.
Summary
The Ministry of Railways said on 20 August 2026 that it has prioritised manufacturing of 238 air-conditioned EMU rakes for the Mumbai Suburban Railway through its own production units. Under the indicative programme, Integral Coach Factory (ICF) Chennai will build 120 rakes, Rail Coach Factory (RCF) Kapurthala 71 and Modern Coach Factory (MCF) Raebareli 47. The rakes are meant to match infrastructure being commissioned under the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP), and will be built to existing RDSO/ICF specifications. Supply is planned to begin in 2027, with the full quantity due by 2030.
Key facts
- Total rakes
- 238 AC EMU rakes
- ICF Chennai
- 120 rakes
- RCF Kapurthala
- 71 rakes
- MCF Raebareli
- 47 rakes
- Project
- Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP)
- Timeline
- Supply from 2027; completion by 2030
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which production unit will build the largest share of the 238 AC EMU rakes for the Mumbai Suburban Railway?
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Correct answer: C — Integral Coach Factory, Chennai
ICF Chennai will build 120 rakes, RCF Kapurthala 71 and MCF Raebareli 47.
What is the supply timeline for the 238 AC EMU rakes for Mumbai's suburban railway?
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Correct answer: D — Supply from 2027; completion by 2030
Supply is planned to begin in 2027, with the entire sanctioned quantity due by 2030.