*LHB COACHES FOR VISAKHAPATNAM-NANDED-VISAKHAPATNAM EXPRESS*

In its endeavor to provide comfort and memorable journey to all the travelling passengers, East Coast Railway decided to induct modern Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches to Visakhapatnam-Nanded -Visakhapatnam special express with effect from 31.07.2021

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East Coast Railway has taken several steps to initiate conversion of conventional coaches of important long distance trains with LHB coaches over its jurisdiction. The LHB coaches, based on German technology, offer better riding comfort, lighter in weight, have higher speed potential as well as higher carrying capacity.

At present, Waltair Division converted Six rakes into LHB rakes and operates Visakhapatnam-New Delhi-Visakhapatnam AP Express, Visakhapatnam-Korba-Visakhapatnam express trains and Visakhapatnam-Tirupati-Cudappah with LHB coaches. This will give additional accommodation and more comfort to the pilgrims travelling to Tirupati.

The train No. 08565 Visakhapatnam- Nanded Tri-weekly special express will run with revised composition of LHB coaches with effect from 31.07.2021 and the train No. 08566 Nanded-Visakhapatnam Tri-weekly special express will run with revised composition of LHB coaches with effect from 01.08.2021

This pair of special trains will have 17 LHB coaches comprising of 2nd AC-1, 3rd AC-3, Sleeper Class-6, Second Class-4, AC Pantry car coach-1 and Generator Motor car-1.

Apart from these, more LHB coaches which have been allotted by the Railway Board for Visakhapatnam for the year 2020-21, will be deployed shortly in phased manner.

East Coast Railway is taking all possible measures for the better service of the esteemed customers. With more number of LHB coaches in near future, will definitely enhance the passenger comfort and safety.

(A K Tripathi)
Sr. Divisional Commercial Manager