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What are ICF and LHB coaches?
As compared to the existing conventional coaches, manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF), LHB coaches are lighter. Moreover, LHB coaches have a higher passenger capacity, air conditioning capacity, and speed compared to conventional rakes.
How many LHB coaches are there?
LHB SPEED CERIFICATES
| SN | Type of stock | Max. permissible speed (kmph) |
|---|---|---|
| 8. | LHB AC EOG Variant Coaches (Rajdhani & other Similar Trains) | 130 |
| 9. | LHB AC EOG Variant Coaches (Shatabdi & other Similar Trains) | 150 |
| 10. | LHB AC EOG Variant Coaches (Rajdhani Express Trains) | 130/105 |
| 11. | LHB AC EOG Variant Oscillograph Car | 160 |
What is meant by 3E in train?
Third AC Economy (3E) In 3A class there are 6 berths and 2 side berths in each compartment, but in 3E class there are 3 side berths making it a total of 9 berths per compartment. This class is available in some of the Duronto trains and Garib Rath Express (translates to poor man chariot).
What is LHB bogie?
Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches are the passenger coaches of Indian Railways that were developed by Linke-Hofmann-Busch of Germany (renamed Alstom LHB GmbH in 1998 after the takeover by Alstom) and mostly produced by Rail Coach Factory in Kapurthala, India.
What are the advantages of LHB coaches?
The improved suspension system of LHB coaches ensures more riding comfort for the passengers compared to conventional rakes.
What is the history of LHB coaches in Indian Railways?
The first such rake was introduced for Mumbai-New Delhi Rajdhani Express in December, 2003. Up to March 2011, 997 LHB coaches were produced by the RCF. All of these coaches are being used in premium trains like Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto Express, superfast trains and have been offering better passenger comfort.
How many LHB coaches are produced by RCF?
Up to March 2011, 997 LHB coaches were produced by the RCF. All of these coaches are being used in premium trains like Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto Express, superfast trains and have been offering better passenger comfort. Soon, all the Duronto trains will be equipped with LHB coaches.
How many LHB Coaches did Integral Coach Factory produce during 2013-14?
During 2013–14, Integral Coach Factory produced 25 LHB coaches. It plans to increase its manufacturing capacity of LHB coaches. It has set a target to manufacture 300 LHB coaches in 2014-15 and reach a capacity of 1000 LHB coaches by 2016–17.