LINKE HOFMANN BUSCH COACHES
(LHB)
ADARSH (14113004)
AJAY SINGHAL (14113007)
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
Air-conditioned first class
1A LWFAC 24 24
sleeping-car
Air-conditioned 2-tier
2A LWACCW 54 54
sleeping-car
Air-conditioned 3-tier
3A LWACCN 72 72
sleeping-car
Second class 3-tier
SL LSCN 78 78
sleeper
Air-conditioned executive
EC LWFCZAC 56
chair car
CC LWSCZAC Air-conditioned chair car 78
2S LWSCZ Chair car 78
II LGS/LS Second class 99
Air-conditioned
PC LWCBAC
pantry/kitchen/buffet car
Luggage/generator/brake
EOG LWLRRM
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 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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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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