India-Bangladesh
India builds ‘Special’ LHB train for Bangladesh. All details here
Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala, is set to achieve another significant milestone with the rollout of its first rake comprising 19 LHB broad-gauge passenger coaches for Bangladesh Railway on Wednesday.
The first rake consists of three AC Sleeper Cars, three AC Chair Cars, 11 Non-AC Chair Cars and two Power Cars.
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The coaches incorporate several unique design features and modifications, many of which have been introduced for the first time in LHB-type coaches.
They have been specially customised to meet the operational requirements and passenger needs of Bangladesh Railway.
The seating arrangement features specially designed reclining chairs with stainless steel armrests and footrests, offering multiple reclining positions for enhanced passenger comfort.
The coaches are equipped with several passenger-centric facilities, including fans in AC coaches, an integrated CCTV surveillance system, a passenger alarm system, partially openable windows, a Baby Care Room and a Prayer Room.
Taking into account the specific operating conditions, the roof structure has also been strengthened to withstand additional loading caused by passengers travelling on the roof during peak traffic periods.
A major technological feature of the coaches is their crashworthy design, which complies with European Standard EN 15227. Meeting this standard required a comprehensive redesign of the car body shell to improve collision performance and enhance passenger safety.
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The electrical system of these coaches has also been specially designed for 415 V operation, as against the conventional 750 V system used in Indian Railways coaches.
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The association between RCF and Bangladesh Railway began with the successful supply of 120 LHB broad gauge passenger coaches during 2015-16.
Building upon this successful partnership, Bangladesh Railway once again entrusted RCF, through RITES, with a prestigious order in 2024 for the manufacture and supply of 200 broad gauge passenger coaches in seven variants.
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