MANUFACTURING
ICF Signs ₹1,565-Cr Pact For 51 Train Rakes For Bengaluru Suburban Rail
Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bengaluru Integrated Rail Infrastructure Development Enterprise Ltd (Bi-RIDE) for the manufacture and supply of 51 rakes of 3-car train sets for the Bengaluru Suburban Transport project. The project has an indicated value of ₹1,565 crore, according to ICF. The MoU was formally […]
CW Bureau
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Sep 1, 2026
GENERAL
Why India’s First Hydrogen Train Is More Than Just Another Project
Indian Railways is set to usher in a new era of sustainable transportation with the rollout of India’s first hydrogen fuel cell-powered train, positioning the country among a select group of nations experimenting with hydrogen-powered passenger rail systems. More than a technological milestone, the project represents the next phase of Indian Railways’ transformation from steam […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 16, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
ICF Sets New Benchmark In Coach Manufacturing With Record Output
Integral Coach Factory (ICF), the production arm of Indian Railways, has reinforced its position as a global rail manufacturing powerhouse by clocking its highest-ever annual output of 3,007 coaches in 2024–25, surpassing the previous year’s production of 2,829 coaches. The milestone underlines Chennai-headquartered ICF’s ability to scale output while simultaneously transitioning towards next-generation rolling stock, […]
CW Bureau
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Jan 26, 2026
