What is Self Generating coach?
Self Generating (SG) Output is rectified and charges 110V DC battery for continuous power supply to AC and non-AC coaches. This system is followed over trains having a combination of AC and non-AC coaches.
What is anti telescopic coach?
They are considered to be “anti-telescopic”, which means they do not get turned over or flip in case of a collision (chiefly head-on). These coaches are made of stainless steel and the interiors are made of aluminium which make them lighter as compared to conventional rakes.
How many volts are supplied to LHB coaches?
1.2 ELECTRICAL FEATURES OF LHB VARIANT EOG NON-AC COACHES Onboard supply only 110 volt dc and 190/110 V ac for mobile charging sockets. Provision of Dry type Transformer without encapsulation.
What is the difference between LHB and ICF rake?
The dynamo is not axle-mounted in LHB, hence an LHB rake requires Generator coach to power the coach lights/fan,etc. ICF has axle-mounted dynamo, so no generator required in ICF. This drawback of LHB can be overcome by using a HOG (Head On Generator) locomotive which has the facility to provide power to the hotel load (coaches).
What is the difference between ICF coaches and LHB coaches?
ICF bogies have differences in the weights ( general coaches are lighter than sleeper and A/C coaches). Hence with differential momentum ICF coaches, the chances of bogies being crushed is more during a mishap. Anti-telescopic features of LHB has more advantages,with the coaches not getting toppled during sudden/emergency braking.
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.
What are LHB coaches in Indian Railways?
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.