Indian Railways LHB coach production rises 18% in FY26; over 4,200 coaches built so far

Indian Railways LHB coach production

During the ongoing financial year 2025–26 (up to November 2025), Indian Railways manufactured over 4,224 coaches, marking an 18 per cent increase compared to the 3,590 coaches produced during the same period last year.

In a statement, the Ministry of Railways said: “During the current financial year 2025-26 (up to November 2025), a total of more than 4,224 LHB coaches have been manufactured. This represents an 18% increase over the 3,590 coaches produced during the same period of the previous year.

The rise in output reflects the continuous strengthening of manufacturing capacity and improved production planning across Railway Units.”

Indian Railways production units

In terms of factory-wise production during this period, the Chennai-based Integral Coach Factory (ICF) produced 1,659 LHB coaches, followed by the Modern Coach Factory (MCF), Raebareli with 1,234 coaches, and the Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala with 1,331 coaches.

Indian Railways LHB coach production plan

Between 2014 and 2025, Indian Railways produced over 42,600 LHB coaches, marking an 18-fold increase compared to the 2,300 coaches manufactured between 2004 and 2014. “This expansion underscores the sustained focus on modernising passenger rolling stock through wider adoption of LHB coaches, known for their superior safety standards and lower maintenance requirements,” the railways said in a statement.