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Thursday, June 10, 1999
RCF manufactures 8,454 coaches
PRESS TRUST OF INDIA
New Delhi, June 9: The Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala, since its inception in 1987-88, has manufactured 8,454 coaches, including 983 AC coaches up to 1998/99-end, according to an official press release.The coaches produced by RCF are being used in speedier train like Rajdhani and Shatabdi Expresses.The release said RCF produced its first coach in 1987-88. It increased to 120 and 175 coaches during the next two years. Then, the production gained momentum and it produced 1,115 coaches in 1992-93. The first AC coach was manufactured by the unit in 1991-92. During 1998-99, RCF has produced 1,087 coaches, including 230 AC coaches. In this year, it diversified its product profile and manufactured special types of coaches like inspection cars and self-propelled accident relief trains (ART). The ART accommodates all necessary re-railing and relief equipment along with provision for 27 personnel with living and kitchen actilities. Copyright © 1999 Indian Express Newspapers (Bombay) Ltd.

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