Indian Railways has decided to replace the existing rakes of the Konkan Kanya Express train and Mandovi Express trains with new LHB( Linke Hofmann Busch ) coaches. The step is being taken in order to provide better safety and a comfortable journey experience to railway passengers.
From 10 June 2019 to 31 August 2019, train number 10111/10112 Mumbai-Madgaon Konkan Kanya Express and train number 10103/10104 Mumbai-Madgaon Mandovi Express will have 22 LHB coaches including one First AC cum AC 2 Tier, one AC 2 Tier, four AC 3 Tier, two general second seating, eleven sleeper class as well as one pantry car coaches.
From 1 September 2019, the composition of these trains will consist of 22 LHB coaches on a permanent basis. This will include one First AC cum AC 2 Tier, one AC 2 Tier, four AC 3 Tier, nine sleeper class, four general second seating and one pantry car coaches.
Book TrainsThe Integral Coach Factory (ICF) produced LHB coaches have several modern features as compared to the existing coaches in these trains. They have superior braking features and are equipped with anti-collision technology that prevents them from crashing into each other, in case of an accident.
Indian Railways is planning to replace all old ICF design coaches with LHB ones in the future.
