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Mumbai suburban railway: ICF to manufacture 15-car EMU trains for CR, WR; 2 auto-door rakes in FY26

Mumbai Local EMU Train Update: The Mumbai suburban network is managed by two railway zones - Central Railway (CR) and Western Railway (WR).

2 min readUpdated: Jan 26, 2026 04:53 PM IST

Mumbai suburban railway to get major upgrade with new trains (Image generated using AI)

Mumbai suburban rail network, Mumbai Suburban Railway: Mumbai’s suburban rail network is set for a major upgrade with the introduction of new local trains this year. The Chennai-based Integral Coach Factory (ICF) has planned to manufacture 15-car EMU trains for Central Railway (CR) and Western Railway (WR), along with two EMU rakes equipped with automatic doors in the financial year 2025-26.

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Mumbai suburban rail upgrade

Addressing the gathering at the 77th Republic Day celebrations held at the M Arun Sports Complex (ICF Stadium), General Manager U Subba Rao highlighted the achievements and future plans of the Integral Coach Factory (ICF). He said that during the ongoing financial year, ICF plans to manufacture three 15-car EMU train rakes for Central Railway (CR) and Western Railway (WR), along with two EMU rakes equipped with automatic doors.

“During the current financial year ICF has planned to manufacture three rakes of 15 car EMU trains for CR & WR and two EMU rakes with automatic doors,” Rao said.

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Introduction of 15-car EMU trains for Central Railway, Western Railway

The 15-car EMU trains for Central Railway and Western Railway are expected to ease congestion on some of the busiest suburban corridors. Both zonal railways are working on extending platforms to accommodate the longer trains.

Two EMU trains with automatic-door rakes over Mumbai suburban

The ICF will also manufacture two Non-AC local trainsets equipped with an Automatic Door Closure system. These EMU rakes shall have Automatic Doors, Vestibules, Roof Mounted Ventilation Unit and Doors with Louvers for air circulation.

Presently, AC EMUs with Automatic Door Closure System are operating on Mumbai Suburban Network. Apart from this, the Ministry of Railways has also sanctioned 238 rakes of 12 coaches each for deployment across the Mumbai suburban rail network.

Anish Mondal

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More

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