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.
This semi-high-speed train also features comfortable seating, jerk-free travel, fully sealed gangways and automatic plug doors for reduced noise levels. According to MCF, the train is also equipped with the indigenously-developed “Kavach” Automatic Train Protection system, advanced fire detection with aerosol-based suppression and flood protection for underslung equipment.
The train also has vacuum infusion technology which ensures a superior, high-quality interior finish. The train is fully Divyangjan-friendly, with dedicated ramps, designated spaces, and specialised facilities to ensure accessibility for all passengers, the Railways said.
Rake Composition: 16 coaches
No locomotives required
No reversal requirement at terminals
Starting acceleration 0.7m/sec2
Time to reach 160 kmph – 140 sec
Quicker acceleration
50 per cent powered axles every alternate coach powered
Deceleration 0.8 m/sec2
Maximum speed – 160 kmph
Test speed – 180 kmph
Maximum Axle load capacity – 17T
Fully suspended traction motors
