What is the advantages of LHB coaches over ICF coaches?
LHB design coaches are lighter in weight, have higher carrying capacity, speed potential, and better safety features as compared to ICF coaches. According to reports, India has only 6,000-7,000 LHB coaches and they are used in some high-end Rajdhanis and Shatabdi passenger trains.
What is the length over body of LHB coaches?
The length of a LHB coach is 24.7 metres. Multiplied by 24, we have 592.8 metres. (Out of 24 coaches, 22 will carry passengers.
What is the riding index of LHB coach?
Higher passenger comfort- Ride index of 2.5 (not exceeding 2.75) has been specified. 8. LHB coach offers better passenger safety due to- Use of fire retardant material for furnishing. Provision of emergency open able windows.
What is the riding index of LHB coaches?
7. Higher passenger comfort- Ride index of 2.5 (not exceeding 2.75) has been specified. 8. LHB coach offers better passenger safety due to- Use of fire retardant material for furnishing.
What is the maximum speed of LHB and ICF coaches?
The LHB coaches can travel at higher speeds. The maximum permissible speed for LHB coaches is 160 kmph. These coaches have been tested at speeds upto 200 kmph. ICF coaches are permitted to travel at a maximum speed of 110 kmph.
What is the difference between icicf coaches and LHB coaches?
ICF coaches are conventional Indian Railway coaches they are designed for about 110 kmph speed on broadgauge. Metre gauge coaches also were produced, now mostly no metre gauge. LHB coaches are designed by Linke Hoffman Busche of Germany to be fit to run at speed up to 200 kmph. They are now being manufactured at Kapurthala.
What is the speed of ICF coaches in Indian Railways?
ICF coaches are permitted to travel at a maximum speed of 110 kmph. Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches are the new generation passenger type coaches in the Indian Railways that has been developed by Linke-Hofmann-Busch in Germany. The others being ICF (Integral Coach Factory) coaches and Hybrid coaches.
How many LHB coaches were built in India between 2014-19?
The Union Minister also informed the Upper House that a total of 9,932 LHB coaches were built between 2014-19 and Indian Railways has stopped building ICF coaches in the last two years. 2009 से 2014 के बीच में 1,866 LHB कोचेस बनाये गये, बाकि सब ICF कोचेस बनते थे, जबकि LHB कोचेस का सुरक्षा रिकार्ड बेहतर रहता है।