Railways Advances Rs.521.36 Cr Kazipet Manufacturing Unit

Indian Railways has taken up the work of setting up a Railway Manufacturing Unit at Kazipet in Warangal district at a cost of Rs. 521.36 crore where manufacture of modern Mainline Electric Multiple Units (MEMU) is planned. 

The work of the unit at Kazipet is at an advanced stage with civil and electrical infrastructure nearing completion. This was stated by the Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw while responding to a question raised by the BJP MP DK Aruna on Vande Bharat sleeper rakes in Telangana in Lok Sabha.

For long distance travel, the sleeper variant of Vande



Bharat Express has been indigenously designed and developed. Two such trains have already been manufactured. After extensive trials, these trains have been introduced on Indian Railways (IR). 

The first Vande Bharat Sleeper service - 27575/27576 Howrah- Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Express has commenced regular operation with effect from January 22, 2026. 

The process of development of new rolling stocks like Vande sleeper necessitates a holistic approach, combining technological innovation, strategic planning and manufacturing to ensure a safe, reliable and comfortable travel.