Only daily Pune-Kolkata train to get lightweight LHB coach rakes from early next yearStarting February 15, 2024, the Azad Hind Express, the only daily train connecting Pune and Kolkata, will be upgraded with new, lighter LHB coaches, replacing the older ICF coaches. This change aims to provide passengers with improved facilities, safety, and a faster commute. The new rake will consist of 22 coaches,...
more... including AC-2 tier, AC-3 tier, sleeper class, general second class, an AC pantry car, and a generator van. Despite an additional rake being added in September 2023 to ensure timely departure, the train continues to face delays due to priority given to freight trains. Passengers have raised concerns about the condition of the existing coaches and the lack of functional charging points. While many long-distance trains have already been upgraded with LHB coaches, the decision to change a train's coaches is ultimately made by the railway board, considering factors such as track capacity. Passengers are optimistic about the benefits of the new coaches but remain concerned about the train's persistent delays.
Aage se February 15, 2024 se, Azad Hind Express, jo Pune aur Kolkata ke beech ka ekmatra daily train hai, mein naye, lightweight LHB coaches aa rahe hain, jo pehle ke ICF coaches ki jagah le rahe hain. Is badlaav se passengers ko behtar facilities, safety aur fast commute...
more... milne ki ummeed hai. Naye rake mein 22 coaches honge, jinmein AC-2 tier, AC-3 tier, sleeper class, general second class, ek AC pantry car aur ek generator van shamil hain. September 2023 mein ek aur rake add karne ke baad bhi, train delay hoti rahi hai, kyunki freight trains ko priority di jaati hai. Passengers ne purane coaches ki condition aur charging points na chalne ki shikayat ki hai. Kai long-distance trains mein pehle se hi LHB coaches lag chuke hain, lekin train ke coaches badalne ka faisla railway board karta hai, track capacity ko dekhte hue. Passengers naye coaches ke fayde se khush hain, lekin train ki delay ko lekar unki chinta banee hui hai.
