LINKE HOFMANN BUSCH COACHES (LHB)

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LHB COACHES

• Developed by Linke-Hofmann-Busch of Germany.

• Manufactured in Kapurthala, India.

• Design speed – 160 kmph, can go up to 200 kmph.

• Introduced in India in 2001.

• Firstly used in New Delhi-Lucknow Shatabdi Express – imported from Germany.

• Technology Transfer agreement.

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Why LHB ???Limitations of ICF coaches :-

• Speed potential

• Heavy corrosion

• Poor riding comfort

Made of stainless steel – less corrosion.

Higher capacity, low maintenance, better aesthetics.

Modular lighting, Anti-telescopic.

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USAGE & PRODUCTION

• Presently used in Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto and Gatimaan Express.

• Slow upgradation of non-AC ICF coaches with non-AC LHB coaches in trains like Purushottam Express, Sampoorn Kranti Express, etc.

• Major production at Kapurthala, Punjab.

• Also produced by Integral Coach Factory.

• Upcoming factories at Raebareli, Pallakad and Kolar.

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Different Types Of LHB Coaches Class Coach Type Description Sleeping Capacity Sitting Capacity

1A LWFAC Air-conditioned first class sleeping-car 24 24

2A LWACCW Air-conditioned 2-tier sleeping-car 54 54

3A LWACCN Air-conditioned 3-tier sleeping-car 72 72

SL LSCN Second class 3-tier sleeper 78 78

EC LWFCZAC Air-conditioned executive chair car 56

CC LWSCZAC Air-conditioned chair car 78

2S LWSCZ Chair car 78II LGS/LS Second class 99

PC LWCBAC Air-conditioned pantry/kitchen/buffet car

EOG LWLRRM Luggage/generator/brake van

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TECHNICAL DETAILS

• Bogies- Eurofima standards : Axle distance-2560 mm, Dia of

wheels-915 mm.- Primary and secondary suspension, vertical and

transverse shock absorbers, brake cylinders, etc.

• Couplers- connection between two adjacent coaches-Coupler

System.

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• Air-conditioning system- Roof mounted AC package unit.- Good humidity control.- Temperature sensors.

• Doors and interiors

• Water supply system and Toilets- Two freshwater tanks-capacity 1370 litres.

- Control Discharge Toilet System (CDTS).

- 40 litre waste water tank for the toilet system.

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• Pantry- Store cold and hot meals.- Components : bottle cooler, hot case, water

boiler, deep freezer, etc.

• Other equipments- Waste bins.- Fire extinguisher.- 415 V supply located outside the

compartment doors.

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MAINTENANCE

• Schedule D1 : Trip / Weekly

• Schedule D2 : Three monthly ± 3days

• Schedule D3 : Half Yearly ± 15 days

• Shop Schedule (SS-1), IOH : 18 Months / 6 Lakh kms whichever is earlier

• Shop Schedule (SS-2), POH : 36 Months / 12 Lakh kms whichever is earlier

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COMPARISON BETWEEN ICF & LHB COACHES

S.no. Attributes ICF LHB1. Average speed Less More than ICF2. Safety Safe More safe3. Brake System Thread break system Disk brakes4. Relative motion More Less5. Seating Capacity Less (3rd AC-64) More (3rd AC-72)6. Sound level More (100 Db) Less (60 Db)7. Maintenance More Less

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TALGO COACHES

• Manufactured in Spain

• First trial in India between Bareilly and Moradabad.

• 9-coach Talgo train has :

• 2 executive class cars

• 4 chair cars

• 1 cafeteria

• 1 power car and tail end coach.

• Can run upto a speed of 180 kmph in India.

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BENEFITS OF TALGO COACHES

• Light Weight Construction, High Speed

• Can reduce Railways’ energy bills by 30% .

• Saves about Rs. 1 crore compared to LHB Rajdhani and Shatabdi coaches.

• Less swaying while taking turns.

• Coaches have reading lights, tables, audio & video entertainment.

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