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UP’s Modern Coach Factory rolls out its 1st Vande Bharat train, trial run to begin soon

The Indian Express·Anish Mondal·about 1 month ago
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Made in UP: First Vande Bharat train rolls out from Modern Coach Factory (Image: Ministry of Railways) Vande Bharat Express: Uttar Pradesh ‘s Rae Bareli-based Modern Coach Factory (MCF) has rolled out its first Vande Bharat Express train . With this, three Indian Railways production units are now producing the semi-high-speed trains. These are: the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai, the Rail Coach Factory (RCF) in Kapurthala and the Modern Coach Factory in Rae Bareli. In a statement, the Ministry of Railways said: “Today, i.e., 2nd May 2026, marks a landmark occasion as Modern Coach Factory, Raebareli joins the league of Vande Bharat trainset manufacturers with the rollout of its first 16-car Vande Bharat Chair Car rake.” Earlier, speaking to IndianExpress.com, a senior MCF official said the Vande Bharat train manufactured at the factory features several improvements. This new Vande Bharat train is equipped with Siemens propulsion system.…

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