The Indian Railways is upgrading its fleet by replacing older ICF coaches with modern LHB coaches. This is being done to improve passenger safety and comfort. The Lucknow-Raipur Garib Rath Superfast Express (train number 12635/12536) will now have 20 LHB coaches, increasing its capacity from 14. Additionally, six trains departing from...
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Pune will also receive LHB coaches starting November 5th, benefiting about 12,000 passengers. Previously, the Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam Garibrath express was upgraded to LHB coaches on July 22nd. LHB coaches offer several advantages, including higher speeds, more space, increased berths, and a more comfortable ride due to hydraulic suspension.

The South East Central Railway is replacing old coaches with modern LHB coaches on all trains passing through the region. LHB coaches offer improved passenger comfort, safety, and speed compared to conventional coaches. They feature hydraulic suspension for a smoother ride, increased seating capacity, and are designed to travel at higher...
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speeds. The 12535/12536 Lucknow-Raipur-Lucknow Garib Rath Superfast Express will be equipped with LHB coaches starting August 19th, 2024 for the 12535 and August 20th, 2024 for the 12536. The number of coaches will also be increased from 14 to 20.

Due to Tambaram remodeling work, Southern Railways has announced several changes to express train services from August 1st to 14th. Some trains are fully canceled, while others are diverted, shortened, or have their origin/destination changed. Specific details include train numbers, departure times, dates, and stations affected. These changes impact numerous trains...
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like Tambaram-Nagercoil Antyodaya Superfast Express, Chennai Egmore-Salem Superfast Express, Karaikkudi-Chennai Egmore Pallavan Superfast Express, Chennai Egmore-Madurai Vaigai Express, Tambaram-New Tinsukia Express, Hyderabad-Tambaram Superfast Express, Tambaram-Sengottai Express, Chennai Egmore-Mangaluru Central Express, Tambaram-Jasidih Superfast Express, Silghat Town-Tambaram Nagaon Express, Santragachi Jn.-Tambaram Antyodaya Express, New Tinsukia-Tambaram Weekly Express, Tiruchchirappalli-Bhagat Ki Koti Humsafar Weekly Express, Lokmanyatilak-Karaikal Weekly Express, Rameswaram-Ayodhya Cantt Shraddha Sethu Superfast Express, Bikaner-Madurai Superfast Weekly Express, Puducherry-New Delhi Weekly Express, Puducherry-Kacheguda Express, and Chengalpattu-Kakinada Port Circar Express.

Due to the remodeling of Tambaram Yard in Chennai, several train services will be affected from July 23rd to August 14th, 2024. This includes full cancellations of Train No. 20691 and 20692, and diversions for various trains like 22153, 20482, 11017, 22613, 22614, 22632, 22403, 22535, 17651, 17643. Some trains, like...
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Train No. 12606, will be short-terminated at Chengalpattu. Details regarding these changes, including specific dates, train numbers, and stations involved, are provided in the announcement.

The Southern Railway has announced changes to train services in Tambaram from July 23rd to 31st due to track improvement works. The Tambaram-Nagercoil Antyodaya Express (20691) and Nagercoil-Tambaram Antyodaya Express (20692) are fully cancelled during this period. The Madurai Express (22632) departing from Bikaner on July 21st will be diverted via...
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Arakkonam-Chengalpattu instead of Chennai Egmore, with a stop at Perambur for Chennai passengers. The Banaras Express (22535) departing from Rameswaram (Mandapam) on July 24th and 31st, and the Ayodhya Cantt Shirtha Seth Express (22613) departing from Mandapam on July 28th will also be diverted via Chengalpattu-Arakkonam instead of Chennai Egmore. The Karaikudi-Chennai Egmore Pallavan Express (12606) and its connecting train, the Chennai Egmore-Madurai Vaigai Express (12635), are partially cancelled between Chennai Egmore and Chengalpattu from July 23rd to 31st. The Tambaram Express (20684) departing from Sengottai on July 22nd, 24th, 27th, 28th, 29th, and 31st, and the Sengottai Express (20683) departing from Tambaram on July 24th, 25th, 28th, and 30th are partially cancelled between Tambaram and Villupuram. The Nagercoil Express (22657) departing from Tambaram on July 24th, 28th, 29th, and 31st will terminate at Chennai Egmore, while the Tambaram Express (22658) departing from Chennai Egmore on July 22nd, 23rd, 25th, 29th, and 30th will start from Tambaram.