Railways announces LHB coaches for coastal Karnataka-Bengaluru trains


Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Mar 18: In a move to enhance passenger comfort, the Indian Railways has announced that two trains connecting Bengaluru with the coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Uttara Kannada will be upgraded with modern LHB (Linke Hofmann Busch) coaches. This change follows the earlier conversion of the Matsyagandha Express to LHB coaches, providing a safer and more comfortable travel experience.

The Palakkad Division of Southern Railway, through an official release, confirmed that the conversion of the two trains to LHB coaches will take effect from May this year. Train No. 16585 SMVT Bengaluru-Murudeshwar Express will run with LHB coaches from May 5, while Train No. 16586 Murudeshwar-SMVT Bengaluru Express will operate with LHB coaches from May 6. Similarly, Train No. 16511 KSR Bengaluru-Kannur Express will switch to LHB coaches from May 7, and Train No. 16512 Kannur-KSR Bengaluru Express will use LHB coaches from May 8.

Once converted, the trains will have a total of 20 coaches, including one First Class AC, two Two-Tier AC, four Three-Tier AC, seven Second-Class Sleeper, four General Second-Class, and two Generator Car Coaches. Currently, these trains run with ICF coaches comprising 22 coaches, including First Class AC, Two-Tier AC, Three-Tier AC, Second-Class Sleeper, General Second-Class, and Luggage-cum-Brake Vans.


The transition to LHB coaches offers several advantages, including enhanced safety during accidents, as these coaches remain upright in a zigzag manner instead of derailing. The coaches also reduce noise levels and feature modern toilet facilities with an upgraded design.

Earlier, the Matsyagandha Express, connecting the Karnataka coast with Mumbai, was also upgraded to LHB coaches, fulfilling a long-standing demand from passengers. The LHB coaches, built with advanced German technology, have been operational since February 17.

 

 

 

  

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  • RealBantwal, Bantwal

    Tue, Mar 18 2025

    Number of Sleeper births reduced to 560 from the earlier 720.. 160 seats lost.. also, total number of coaches is less. At lease 1 more sleeper coach is required in both trains.

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  • aaam admi, bangalore

    Tue, Mar 18 2025

    The sleeper ticket from Mangalore to Goa is around Rs 435 in most of the trains.. In Vande Bharat train, the fare is Rs 1330 for chair car and Rs 2350 for executive chair car. We love India and Indian railways. But, we love our hard earned money too. increasing the price by three times just because it is painted white and is supposed to be the brainchild of current government will not get passengers. Sad

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  • Ganesh, Mangalore

    Tue, Mar 18 2025

    Finally it fulfilled African standards

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  • aaam admi, bangalore

    Tue, Mar 18 2025

    what about the fare ??? is it three or four times more than existing fare. because vande bharat fare is four times more than actual price.

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  • Usha Montiero, Khatalsar

    Tue, Mar 18 2025

    Good news let’s all meet Gangsagar

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  • Kusuma Kumari Gunji, Nellore Kodyadka

    Tue, Mar 18 2025

    Very good move Better coaches better travel

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Raheja Waterfront

    Tue, Mar 18 2025

    We want Mangalore to Mumbai Metro ...

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  • Abdul, VIDYANAGAR, KASARAGOD.

    Tue, Mar 18 2025

    expand to Kasaragod.

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  • Shankar, Mangaluru

    Tue, Mar 18 2025

    After BJP came to power, there is lots of developments in Indian Railways!

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