Indian Railways production units are on fast track to achieve record production of electric locomotives and LHB coaches in the Financial Year 2022-23.
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- Indian Railways’ Production Units i.e. Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) at Chittaranjan, Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) at Varanasi, Patiala Locomotive Works (PLW) at Patiala, have produced 785 electric locomotives in FY 2022-23 till 31st January.
- Indian Railways’ Production Units are on a fast track to achieve record production in 2022-23.
Actual Production of Electric Locomotives in 2022-23 (upto January 23):
| Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) | 344 |
| Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) | 286 |
| Patiala Locomotive Works (PLW) | 155 |
| Total | 785 |
- Indian Railways’ Coach production units have ramped up LHB coach production by manufacturing 4,175 LHB coaches in FY 2022–2023, till 31st January, to ensure convenient and faster mobility.
Actual Production of LHB Coaches in 2022-23 (upto January 2023):
| Rail Coach Factory (RCF) | 1221 |
| Integral Coach Factory (ICF) | 1891 |
| Modern Coach Factory (MCF) | 1063 |
| Total | 4175 |
Source: PIB- Press Release | Image Credit (representational): MoR
