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Mumbai is set to witness a major transformation in its suburban rail network with the Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Ltd. (MRVC) inviting tenders for the supply and 35-year maintenance of 2,856 fully air-conditioned Vande Metro (Suburban) coaches. These rakes, in 12, 15, and 18-car formations, will significantly boost capacity, comfort, and safety for the city’s millions of daily commuters.
Vilas Sopan Wadekar, CMD, M
The project, floated under MUTP Phase III and IIIA, also includes two new maintenance depots at Bhivpuri (Central Railway) and Vangaon (Western Railway). Bids open on December 8, 2025, and will follow the Make in India policy, ensuring domestic manufacturing and technology integration. The first prototype rake is expected within two years of awarding the contract.
Equipped with features like automatic doors, modern interiors, infotainment, mobile charging points, and speed potential up to 130 kmph, the Vande Metro coaches are designed for faster, safer, and more comfortable travel. “This procurement marks a transformational leap in Mumbai’s transport infrastructure, ensuring a future-ready suburban railway system,” said Shri Vilas Sopan Wadekar, CMD, M
MRVC has floated a tender for 2,856 fully air-conditioned Vande Metro (Suburban) coaches under MUTP Phase III & IIIA, in 12, 15, and 18-car formations, with 35 years of maintenance and depots at Bhivpuri & Vangaon; bids open December 8, 2025, and the first prototype rake is expected within two years.
