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The Rail Coach Factory (RCF) located in Kapurthala, Punjab, has successfully built its first Vande Bharat Express train. This modern train is expected to be added to the Indian Railways fleet by the end of this month. According to RCF Deputy General Manager Aman Kumar, the 16-coach train has been
upgraded and is now in its final stage of preparation, making it ready to begin service soon.
Manufacturing of Vande Bharat Coaches
He also mentioned that this is the first time Vande Bharat coaches have been manufactured at the Kapurthala factory. Earlier, these trains were designed and developed at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai, which was the original production centre for Vande Bharat trains.
Aman Kumar shared this information while speaking to a group of media representatives from Chhattisgarh who are currently visiting Punjab. The visit has been organised with the support of the Press Information Bureau offices in Chhattisgarh and Jalandhar.
Vande Bharat Coaches with New Technology & Innovation
During the interaction, he explained the new technology and improvements included in this latest version of the Vande Bharat train. He highlighted that the coaches are built with advanced features and continuous innovations to improve performance, safety, and passenger comfort.
How will these improved Vande Bharat trains help?
The production of Vande Bharat trains at RCF is an important step for Indian Railways. It will help increase the overall manufacturing capacity and allow more such modern trains to be introduced across the country. This expansion will support the railways in meeting growing passenger demand and improving the travel experience. The development marks a major achievement for RCF Kapurthala and reflects Indian Railways' efforts to modernise its train services and infrastructure.
