Integral Coach Factory
Aerial view of the ICF in Perambur, Chennai. | |
| Company type | Government factory |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rail transport |
| Founded | 2 October 1955 |
| Headquarters | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Area served | Asia-Pacific Africa |
Key people | U. Subba Rao (General Manager) |
| Products | |
Production output | 4,166 coaches (2019–20) 2,702 coaches (2022–23) |
Number of employees | 9,300 (2024) |
| Parent | Indian Railways |
| Website | icf |
Integral Coach Factory (ICF) is an Indian manufacturer of rolling stock, and electrical multiple units. Established in 1955, it is located in Perambur in Chennai and is the largest rail coach manufacturer in the world. It is owned and operated by the Indian Railways and is the oldest amongst the five rake production units of the Indian Railways. While the facility initially manufactured ICF coaches, it currently manufactures LHB coaches and electric multiple units including the semi-high speed Vande Bharat train-sets.