Founded in 1915, Carriage Workshop Matunga initially served as a repair facility for both broad gauge and narrow gauge coaches and wagons of the former Great Indian Peninsular (GIP) Railway. Over the years, it has garnered numerous accolades and consistently pushed the boundaries of what is achievable. Today, the workshop is deeply involved in comprehensive maintenance activities, encompassing ICF, LHB, EMU/MEMU coaches, as well as coach conversions.
Carriage Workshop Matunga has built a legacy of excellence in the field of railway coach manufacturing, contributing significantly to the evolution of India’s railway infrastructure. Their journey has been marked by pioneering initiatives, the establishment of new standards, and the delivery of secure and comfortable travel experiences for passengers.
Central to Workshop Matunga’s operations is an unwavering commitment to the health and safety of its workforce, recognizing them as the most valuable asset. They have introduced a range of initiatives to ensure their staff’s well-being, including the provision of fall arresters for those working on coach roofs, the use of Boom Lifts, the implementation of MITRAH (Mobile Indigenous Transverse Frame with Rolling Base for Anchoring of Safety Harness), NDRF mock drills, safety seminars, and training sessions for railway staff and contract laborers. Additionally, the workshop provides first-aid training and seminars conducted by the Medical Department, safety toolbox talks, fire-fighting training in various shops, week-long safety drives, and refresher training for contract laborers, all contributing to comprehensive safety measures.
This year, Carriage Workshop Matunga has achieved notable successes, such as converting ICF coaches into NMGHS coaches with an innovative Ball Transfer Unit (BTU) arrangement, reducing the physical effort needed for load handling. This initiative aligns with the “Rail Post Gati Shakti” program, a Joint Parcel Product (JPP) service aimed at seamlessly integrating postal and railway networks for efficient parcel movement.
The workshop has also showcased its versatility and adaptability by transforming an EMU rake into specialized Muck Special Rakes tailored to the evolving requirements of the railway. This specialized EMU rake now plays a crucial role in the Mumbai suburban section, enabling the swift transportation of garbage collected from railway tracks with its rapid back-and-forth movement.
Looking forward, Carriage Workshop Matunga intends to further enhance its coach maintenance capabilities by embracing advanced technologies for upcoming rakes, including Vande Bharat and other conversion coaches. Their goal is to achieve even higher production levels and product quality.
