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Important Achievements during Previous years

IMPORTANT CERTIFICATIONS AWARDED
(1)  IRIS Silver Certificate – RCF was awarded with International Railway Industry Standard IRIS certification in bronze category in Jan 2020. On 16.01.2022, RCF received Silver Category Certification of IRIS and this makes RCF the proud holder of highest Quality Performance level certificate for any company in India in the field of Rolling Stock design and manufacturing under a single roof. Also, now RCF Kapurthala joins the select group of 118 companies worldwide who possess IRIS Silver Certificate amongst over 2000 IRIS certified rail industries worldwide who manufacture and supply components and systems to railway industry. IRIS certificate is awarded as either Bronze category or Silver Category. 
(2) Integrated Management System – RCF is the first unit in Indian Railways to obtain certification for Integrated Management System covering ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018.
(3) ISO 50001 – RCF has successfully obtained Energy Management System.
(4)  ‘5S’ Certification (A Japanese concept for improving Work Place Efficiency) - RCF is the first organization in Indian Railways to obtain this certification.
(5)  NABL accreditation for Spectro Lab (Testing) and Metrology Lab (Calibration)has been obtained.
(6) GreenCo Rating – RCF has obtained “Bronze” GreenCo rating done by M/s CII
(7) ISO 3834-2:2005 has obtained for Management of Welding Process.
 

Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala achieves record production of 2383 coaches in 2025–26

Rail Coach Factory , Kapurthala has achieved its highest-ever annual coach production, manufacturing 2383 coaches during the financial year 2025–26. This marks an impressive 14% increase over the 2102 coaches produced in the previous financial year, taking RCF’s cumulative coach production to more than 48,500 coaches since its inception.

RCF also recorded a significant milestone in the production of LHB coaches, registering a 17% growth compared to 2024–25 by manufacturing a record 2058 LHB coaches during the year.

During FY 2025–26, RCF gained special recognition at the national level through the manufacturing of several advanced coach products. A total of 15 Amrit Bharat rakes were produced, featuring push-pull technology with upgraded non-AC 3-tier sleeper, pantry, and unreserved coaches aimed at enhancing long-distance passenger comfort.

To strengthen fast intercity connectivity, RCF manufactured 309 Three-Phase Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEEMU) coaches during the year. In another significant development, RCF rolled out its version of the Vande Bharat train rake for oscillation trials to be conducted by the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO). The production of this indigenously developed Vande Bharat rake represents a major step towards smoother, faster, and more comfortable rail travel, redefining passenger experience through continuous innovation.

Further strengthening its technological capabilities, RCF has completed the designs of High-Speed Self-Propelled Accident Relief Train (SPART) and High-Speed Self-Propelled Inspection Car (SPIC), which are scheduled for production in the financial year 2026–27. Additionally, RCF is fully prepared to manufacture LHB coaches for Bangladesh Railways during the current financial year, reflecting its growing global outreach.

The increasing focus on manufacturing new-generation coaches highlights RCF’s strong commitment towards technological advancement and modernization of railway rolling stock.

Source : RAIL COACH FACTORY KAPURTHALA Last Reviewed : 14-10-2026