CR to run Mumbai-Nagpur Sevagram Express with LHB coaches

Central Railway (CR) has decided to convert the conventional ICF rakes of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Mumbai – Nagpur Sevagram Express (UP and Down direction) into LHB rakes. The details are as under:

The first rake of 12140 Nagpur-CSMT Sevagram Express will run with LHB coaches Ex Nagpur w.e.f. 25.5.2024 while 12139 CSMT– Nagpur Sevagram Express will run w.e.f. 26.5.2024.

The second rake of 12140 Nagpur-CSMT Sevagram Express will run with LHB coaches Ex Nagpur w.e.f. 26.5.2024 while 12139 CSMT– Nagpur Sevagram Express will run w.e.f. 27.5.2024.

Revised Composition: Total 22 Coaches -- Two AC-2 Tier, 12 AC-3 Tier Economy, 4 Sleeper Class, Three General Second Class including Guard’s brake van and o­ne Generator Van.

LHB Rakes:

Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coach is a passenger coach developed by Linke-Hofmann-Busch of Germany. It has been adopted by Indian Railways and produced by rail coach manufacturing units at Kapurthala, Chennai and Raebareli. 

It has multiple advantages over the conventional ICF rakes such as:

• Lighter and Longer than ICF coaches 

• Better Speed

• Safer ( They do not climb o­n the adjacent coach in case of derailment)

• Enhanced seating capacity

• Fitted with Bio Toilets

• Efficient braking at higher speeds

• Better air conditioning

• Economical and low maintenance cost

Replacement of ICF coaches with LHB coaches is another step by Railways towards providing better travelling experience to its passengers.

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