Guwahati – Barmer Express train starts running with LHB coaches An initiative to further uplift train journey experience

Guwahati, Sep 01, 2023, PIB

In a bid to further enhance safety and comfort for passengers, the coaches of train No. 15632/15631
Guwahati – Barmer – Guwahati weekly express has been converted into modern LHB (Linke Hofmann Busch) coaches,
equipped with the-state-of-art features. Smt. Queen Oja, Hon’ble Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) flagged of the
train with LHB rake from Guwahati Railway Station on 31 st August, 2023. Senior railway officials from Headquarter
and division and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
The newly converted LHB train 15632 Guwahati- Barmer - Guwahati Express will depart from Guwahati every
Thursday at 10:40 hrs. It will cover a distance of 2453 kms in 45 hours, at an average speed of approximately 50
km/hr. Enroute, the train will run via Kamakhya, New Bongaigaon Jn, New Alipurduar Jn, New Jalpaiguri Jn, Katihar Jn,
Mokama, Kanpur Central, Agra fort, Jaipur Jn, Degana Jn, Merta road, Jodhpur. The train will consist of 22 LHB Design
Coaches, which includes 1 AC 2 tier, 5 AC 3 tier, 12 Sleeper, 1 Second Class and 1 Pantry Car apart from 2 Power Cars.
It may be mentioned here that, LHB coaches have the advantages of being more spacious and comfortable
with augmented passenger amenities for a hassle-free journey from safety point of view also. The Hydraulic shock
absorber and improved suspension system of LHB coaches ensures greater riding comfort for the passengers
compared to conventional rakes. Each coach has "Modular Interiors" that integrate lighting into the ceiling and
luggage racks and wider windows. All LHB coaches are equipped with a Controlled Discharge Bathroom System and
Bio-toilets, which are environmentally friendly as compared to ICF coaches.
Indian Railways has been continuously striving to provide a safer, faster and more comfortable travelling
experience to the people of the North Eastern region, and the conversion of the Guwahati Barmer - Guwahati Express
into a modern LHB rake will be an important step in this regard.