New Delhi: Yesterday on 24th June 2025, Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Shri G Kishan Reddy met Union Minister of Railways, Information and Broadcasting, Electronics and Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw to discuss the various initiatives undergoing in Telangana.
Had a productive meeting with the Hon’ble Union Minister for Railways, Shri. @AshwiniVaishnaw ji in New Delhi.
Discussed various ongoing and proposed development initiatives in Telangana. Shri Vaishnaw ji shared that the GoI is set to introduce new generation Mainline Electric… pic.twitter.com/lFWdfBKii1
— G Kishan Reddy (@kishanreddybjp) June 25, 2025
Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Shri 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 crores with a target date of completion of Jan 2026. Further, the activity for production is anticipated to start around May 2026.
