PTI reported that Rail Coach Factory Kapurthala has initiated the production of stainless steel coaches encrusted with nano coating paint technology.

As per report, a Shatabdi rake with nano coating was rolled out in RCF in the presence of Mr Pradeep Kumar GM of RCF.

The 21 coach rake, comprising of 16 AC chair cars, two executive chair cars and three power cars, is slated to run between Mumbai and Ahmedabad on Western Railway. These new look coaches with metallic nano coating have improved exterior finish and better gloss. The ultra thin top coat also has anti graffiti and dust repellent properties, which will help the railways in keeping its coaches clean.
RCF was also planning to use nano coating on the walls inside lavatories of coaches for maintaining better hygiene and make them free from graffiti.

Using this technology, cycle time for painting has also considerably reduced which will help RCF in producing more stainless steel coaches in future, the release said, adding that apart from being cost effective, the painting process is also eco-friendly.
(Sourced from PTI)