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Posted: Nov 11 2018 (11:16)
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Last Response: Nov 14 2018 (10:15)
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Last Response: Nov 14 2018 (10:15)
Nov 11 2018 (11:16) 09729X/Jaipur - Pune SpecialFare SF Special
superfast111
superfast111 453 blog postsHow come "Special Fare" trains get LHB coaches while regular trains still run with ICF coaches ??
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There is nothing special about LHB coaches that only specific trains have to get it. LHB coaches are just the next generation of coaches that will replace the standard ICF coaches. They will be introduced as and when possible.
Regular trains, especially the popular ones happen to be dailies with rake consisting of 20+ coaches in many cases. such trains require dozens of coaches for LHB-fication, and trains like these exist in every zone which makes it difficult to meet the demand across the country. So when the zone starts getting LHB coaches they usually go for weekly train to make LHB, but rest of the coaches received can't be just kept idling as there is significant amount of pressure from RB to improve coach utilization, which is where these Special trains enter into picture.
Well, out of WR I would say, Pashcim Express, Golden Temple Mail, BCT JP Superfast, Avantika/Vadodara Express
Sirji, It was my personal view. The feasibility of switching to LHB rakes is ofcourse to be decided by the appropriate railway authorities taking into account all relevant factors including but not limited to number of rakes required, number of coaches per rake, servicing facilities available, parking space during non use hours etc.