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Posted: Feb 24 2016 (22:04)
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Last Response: Feb 25 2016 (03:08)
11 Responses
Last Response: Feb 25 2016 (03:08)
On the advent of Railway Budget 2016-2017 many news we have seen like:
1 Shatabdi Exp to get Semi High Speed Coach with new color scheme.
2 Emphasis is given on manufacturing of "Anubhuti Coaches" with amenities like Airplane etc.
But, as a Rail Enthusiast I think both of the above noted Proposal are nothing but a "Publicity Stunt" on part of the Railway...
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1 Shatabdi Exp to get Semi High Speed Coach with new color scheme.
2 Emphasis is given on manufacturing of "Anubhuti Coaches" with amenities like Airplane etc.
But, as a Rail Enthusiast I think both of the above noted Proposal are nothing but a "Publicity Stunt" on part of the Railway...
more...
1 Public Posts - Wed Feb 24, 2016
Regarding point 1, I think these are not going to be brand new coaches. Most probably, the LHB coaches currently being used will be overhauled with a pneumatic second stage suspension to provide more ride comfort and make it safer for higher speeds ( Currently the DD coaches have this and the original LHB rakes also had it).
LHB production is one problem, but a greater problem is the lack of HOG systems in our locos. Many zones are reluctant to switch to LHB rakes because currently they require diesel EOG cars, which greatly increases the running cost of the train. While LHB coaches are very safe and more advanced compared to the older ICF rakes, for the kind...
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LHB production is one problem, but a greater problem is the lack of HOG systems in our locos. Many zones are reluctant to switch to LHB rakes because currently they require diesel EOG cars, which greatly increases the running cost of the train. While LHB coaches are very safe and more advanced compared to the older ICF rakes, for the kind...
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4 Public Posts - Thu Feb 25, 2016