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What is the maximum speed of ICF coaches?
160 km/h
The design of the coach was developed by Integral Coach Factory, Perambur, Chennai, India in collaboration with the Swiss Car & Elevator Manufacturing Co, Schlieren, Switzerland in the 1950s….ICF coaches.
| Integral Coach Factory (ICF) coaches | |
|---|---|
| Operator(s) | Indian Railways (former) |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 160 km/h (99 mph) |
What is the maximum speed of LHB coaches?
LHB coaches
| Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Linke-Hofmann-Busch |
| Built at | 1. Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala 2. Integral Coach Factory, Chennai 3. Modern Coach Factory, Raebareli |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 200 km/h (120 mph) |
What is the Codal life of ICF coach?
25 years
The codal life of conventional type of Integral Coach Factory( ICF) design coaches is 25 years and Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) design Stainless Steel coaches are 35 years. These are utilized against replacement and introduction of trains, augmentation and to run special trains.
What is riding index of ICF coach?
The Following Measures Should Be Given to Maintain Ride Index in ICF coach: by proper checking of primary suspension arrangement : Checking free height &height variation. Telescopic hydraulic dashpot & oil level in it (1.6 liters in modified & 1.4 liters in non-modified).
What is the length of train coach?
An average coach length will be around 25 meters, hence in 650 meters 24 coaches and an engine can be accommodated comfortably. Hence passenger trains can have maximum 24 coaches.
What is the Codal life of data logger?
Codal life – 15 years IRISET 12 DATA LOGGER Ver 1.0 Page 13 I.
What is the maximum permissible speed for LHB and ICF coaches?
The maximum permissible speed for LHB coaches in 160 kmph. These coaches have been tested at speeds ranging 200 kmph. While the ICF coach is permitted to travel at a maximum speed of 110 kmph.
What is the difference between LHB and LHB coaches?
LHB coaches are superior to conventional coaches and could run at the maximum speed of 160 to 200 kmph . LHB coaches are anti-telescopic and cannot turn turtle in the event of any derailment or collision . LHB coaches have more riding comforts due to improved suspension system.
What is the cost of a LHB coach in India?
The cost of each LHB coach is about Rs 1.5 crore to 2 crore. Where the cost of each locomotive is about Rs 3 crore. LHB coaches are anti-telescopic and cannot turn turtle in the event of any derailment or collision.
Will LHB coaches replace ICF coaches in mail and express trains?
To minimise casualties after derailments, the Railways are contemplating switching over from indigenous ICF coaches to German technology based LHB coaches in all mail and express trains as a safety measure. LHB coaches manufactured in the Rail Coach Factory in Kapurthala are mostly used in Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains.