1) LHB coaches were developed in Germany and are now manufactured in India. They have a design speed of 160 kmph and can reach 200 kmph. They are made of stainless steel which makes them more durable and have better riding comfort compared to older ICF coaches. 2) LHB coaches are now used on premium trains like Rajdhani, Shatabdi, and Duronto expresses. Production takes place at locations like Kapurthala, with future factories planned as well. 3) Talgo coaches, manufactured in Spain, were trialled in India. They can reach speeds up to 180 kmph and save around 30% on energy costs compared to LHB coaches.

1. LINKE HOFMANN BUSCH COACHES
(LHB)
ADARSH (14113004)
AJAY SINGHAL (14113007)

2. 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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3. 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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4. 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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5. 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 78
II LGS/LS Second class 99
PC LWCBAC
Air-conditioned
pantry/kitchen/buffet car
EOG LWLRRM
Luggage/generator/brake
van
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6. 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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7. • 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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8. • 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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9. 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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10. COMPARISON BETWEEN ICF & LHB COACHES
S.no. Attributes ICF LHB
1. Average speed Less More than ICF
2. Safety Safe More safe
3. Brake System Thread break system Disk brakes
4. Relative motion More Less
5. 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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12. 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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13. 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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