Archive · 26 Jun 2025
New MEMU Trains to be Produced in Kazipet; Indian Astronaut on ISS Mission
India is expanding its railway system with new MEMU trains designed for shorter trips outside of big cities.
These trains are being made in a new factory in Kazipet, Telangana, and will have many seats.
The project is part of a plan to improve travel in these areas.
Also, an Indian astronaut, Shubanshu Shukla, is on a space mission to the International Space Station, representing India.
New MEMU trains will be manufactured in Kazipet, Telangana.
These trains will have 16-20 coaches for non-urban and semi-urban areas.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed G Kishan Reddy about the plans.
The Rail Manufacturing Unit (RMU) in Kazipet has a revised cost of Rs 716 crore.
Production is expected to start around May 2026, with completion targeted by January 2026.
- Who
- Union Ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and G Kishan Reddy.
- What
- New MEMU trains will be manufactured at Kazipet Rail Manufacturing Unit.
- When
- Production is anticipated to start around May 2026.
- Where
- Kazipet, Telangana.
- Why
- To enhance short and medium-distance train travel.
- Train Type
- MEMU (Mainline Electric Multiple Unit)
- Location of Manufacturing Unit
- Kazipet, Telangana
- Number of Coaches
- 16-20
- Revised Cost
- Rs 716 crore
- Target Completion Date
- January 2026
- Anticipated Start of Production
- May 2026
- Space Mission
- Axiom Mission 4