Metro India News | Hyderabad 

Union Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy met Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw to discuss the various initiatives undergoing in Telangana. Ashwini Vaishnaw informed G Kishan Reddy that the Indian railways intends to introduce new generation Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) trains to enhance short and medium-distance train travel.

The new MEMU trains, with 16-20 coaches, will be manufactured at the Rail Manufacturing Unit (RMU) in Kazipet, Telangana, and cater to non-urban and semi-urban areas especially during festive seasons.

The Rail Manufacturing Unit (RMU) in Kazipet is being constructed with a revised cost estimate of Rs 716 crore with a target date of completion of Jan 2026. The activity for production is anticipated to start around May 2026.