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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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