Jagran correspondent, Haridwar. Railways is installing modern LHB coaches in place of traditional ICF coaches in trains. Train numbers 14717 and 14718 Bikaner-Haridwar-Bikaner train service have now been equipped with Link Hapmann Busch coaches. So that the journey of passengers can be made comfortable.
Train number 14717 Bikaner-Haridwar Express will operate from Bikaner from January 19 while 14718 Haridwar-Bikaner Express will operate from Haridwar from January 20 with LHB coaches. This train of 16 coaches includes three third AC, 6 sleeper, five general, one power car and one guard coach.
While installation of LHB coaches in Bikaner-Haridwar-Bikaner train will help in increasing the speed of railway service, it is also better in terms of safety.
Safety: Anti telescopic design and made of stainless steel. Which are lighter and stronger than steel. Increases the safety of passengers in case of an accident.
Comfort: These have a better coupling system. Due to which shocks are reduced. The journey is comfortable.
Speed: Their speed can be up to 160 km. Whereas old ICF coaches (Integral Coach Factory) can run at a speed of 140 km per hour.
Production: Initially imported from Germany, now manufactured at Kapurthala Rail Coach Factory, India.
The railway administration is taking special care of the convenience and safety of the passengers. Train numbers 14717 and 14718 Bikaner-Haridwar-Bikaner train service will operate with LHB rake from Bikaner from January 19 and from Haridwar from January 20. Soon Mussoorie Express will also operate with LHB rake.
Rajesh Yadav, Senior Section Engineer Carriage and Wagon, Haridwar