The Rail Coach Factory (RCF) in Kapurthala, Punjab, has produced its first Vande Bharat Express train, which will be inducted into the railway fleet by the end of this month. RCF Deputy General Manager Aman Kumar stated that the upgraded 16-coach train is in the final stages and ready for service. He also noted that this is the first time that Vande Bharat coaches are being manufactured at RCF, Kapurthala. The Integral Coach Factory in Chennai was the first to design and develop the Vande Bharat train.
He shared this information while interacting with a media delegation from Chhattisgarh, which is currently visiting Punjab. The Press Information Bureau of Chhattisgarh and Jalandhar coordinated the visit. Mr. Kumar elaborated on the technological advancements and continuous innovations incorporated in the latest version of Vande Bharat coaches. This move is expected to significantly enhance the production capacity of the Indian Railways.