The International Rail Coach Expo (IRCE) 2026 has been inaugurated at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai. ICF is one of Indian Railways' major coach manufacturing units, and the expo showcases rail coach design, manufacturing and related technologies. Hosting the event in Chennai highlights Tamil Nadu's role as a hub for railway rolling-stock production in India. The expo brings together manufacturers, suppliers and industry stakeholders connected with passenger coach building.