Kazipet Railway Manufacturing Unit : Ashwini Vaishnaw announces 2026 launch for Kazipet’s advanced rail manufacturing unit featuring robotic painting and AI systems.
Modern Coach Factory to Boost Telangana’s Rail Infrastructure Ecosystem
Kazipet, Telangana: Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has confirmed that production at the state-of-the-art Kazipet Railway Manufacturing Unit will commence in 2026, marking a significant milestone in India’s rail infrastructure expansion. The ₹500 crore facility, inspected by Vaishnaw alongside Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy, is poised to become a hub for modern rolling stock manufacturing in South India.
Key Project Highlights
✔ Production Start Date: 2026
✔ Investment: ₹500 crore
✔ Capabilities:
- Railway coach manufacturing
- Locomotive production
- Metro train fabrication
✔ Advanced Features: - Robotic painting systems
- AI-enabled quality control
- Automated material handling
Strategic Importance of the Kazipet Facility
1. Fulfilling Telangana’s Industrial Aspirations
- Realizes long-standing demand for rail manufacturing unit in region
- Complements Hyderabad’s metro rail expansion plans
- Creates ecosystem for 150+ ancillary units
2. Technological Advancements
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Robotic Painting | 40% faster coating with uniform finish |
| Smart Warehousing | 30% reduction in material handling time |
| IoT-enabled Assembly | Real-time production monitoring |
3. Economic Impact
- Direct Employment: 1,200+ skilled jobs
- Indirect Jobs: 3,500+ in supply chain
- Local MSME Growth: ₹200 crore procurement potential
Project Timeline & Progress
2023
- July: PM Modi lays foundation stone
- Q4: Civil works commence
2024-25
- Machinery installation
- Workforce training programs
2026
- Phase 1 production begins
- Initial capacity: 100 coaches/year
Broader Infrastructure Development
The rail factory is part of ₹6,100 crore infrastructure push for Telangana including:
- 176 km National Highway projects (₹5,550 crore)
- Warangal multi-modal transport hub
- Dedicated freight corridor connectivity
Ministerial Perspectives
Ashwini Vaishnaw, Railways Minister:
*”This modern factory embodies PM Modi’s vision for Atmanirbhar Bharat in rail manufacturing. By 2026, Kazipet will produce world-class coaches using robotics and AI – a giant leap from manual processes.”*
G Kishan Reddy, Coal & Mines Minister:
“Telangana’s industrial corridor gets a strategic asset. The unit will manufacture not just for Indian Railways but potentially for export markets.”
Industry Impact Analysis
- Reduces South India’s dependence on Integral Coach Factory, Chennai
- Cuts logistics costs for rail projects in Western & Southern zones
- Positions Telangana as alternative to Punjab’s Rail Coach Factory