The South East Central Railway is replacing old traditional coaches with new, more comfortable and safer LHB coaches across all its trains. LHB coaches offer enhanced passenger comfort and safety, featuring a more spacious design, increased berth capacity, and a smoother ride due to their advanced hydraulic suspension system. The LHB...
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coaches can achieve higher speeds, exceeding 160 km/h compared to the conventional coaches' 110-130 km/h limit. These upgrades are being implemented for two specific trains: the 18239/18240 Korba-Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Itwari-Korba Shiv Nath Express and the 12855/12856 Bilaspur-Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Itwari-Bilaspur Intercity Express. The LHB coaches will be introduced on the 18240 Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Itwari-Korba Express on March 12th, 2024, and the 18239 Korba-Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Itwari Express on March 13th, 2024. For the 12855 Bilaspur-Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Itwari Express, the LHB coaches will be available from March 12th, 2024, and for the 12856 Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Itwari-Bilaspur Express, they will be available from March 14th, 2024.