New Delhi, March 18 – Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday that India has emerged as a significant exporter of railway coaches, with locomotives manufactured at Bihar’s Madhepura rail factory set to be shipped globally. As per agency report, Vaishnaw, while responding to discussions on the budgetary demands of the Ministry of Railways for the fiscal year 2025-26, highlighted India's growing presence in the global rail manufacturing sector.
He stated that India is now a leading railway exporter, with metro coaches produced domestically being exported to Australia. Additionally, various train components, including bogies and equipment, are being supplied to countries such as Saudi Arabia and France.
Following Vaishnaw’s response, the Lok Sabha rejected opposition members' proposed budget cuts and passed the ministry’s grant demands through a voice vote.
The minister emphasized that locomotives manufactured at the Madhepura rail factory in Bihar will soon be exported worldwide. Similarly, train wheels produced in Tamil Nadu will be supplied to international markets, further strengthening India’s position in global railway manufacturing.
Vaishnaw called this achievement a testament to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ initiative, underscoring the government's commitment to boosting domestic manufacturing and exports. He also noted that Indian Railways is on track to achieve its "Railway Scope-1 Net Zero" target this year, marking a significant milestone in sustainable railway operations.
