India Railways is set to establish its second railway manufacturing unit in Kazipet, Telangana. The foundation stone for the unit will be laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 8. The South Central Railway (SCR) general manager, Arun Kumar Jain, revealed that the unit will commence operations by manufacturing 1,200 wagons in its first year and will subsequently scale up production to 2,400 wagons from the second year onwards.

While the first railway manufacturing unit in India is Braithwaite & Co, located in Kolkata, the upcoming unit in Kazipet will be the first to be established by the Indian Railways. Initially sanctioned as a wagon repair workshop capable of overhauling 200 wagons per month, it was later decided to convert it into a full-fledged wagon manufacturing unit to meet the growing demand and promote local industry.

Jain further emphasized that the establishment of this unit will not only meet the demand for wagons but also contribute to the development of the industrial ecosystem in the Hanumakonda region. Spanning over 160 acres, the unit will have the potential for future expansion in both wagon and rolling stock manufacturing capacities.

The construction of the unit will be undertaken by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), and it is expected to be completed by February 22, 2025. This new manufacturing unit is a significant step towards enhancing the railway infrastructure in the country and supporting the growth of the local industry.

The sanctioning of a wagon repair workshop at Kazipet, entrusted to Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), has evolved into a significant development for the region. With the decision to convert it into a wagon manufacturing unit, the project aims to meet the rising demand for wagons and support the growth of the local industry. Expected to be completed by February 22, 2025; the construction of this facility by RVNL is poised to foster a thriving ecosystem of industrial development in the Hanumakonda region.

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