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Induction of LHB Coaches in Express Trains


246/2026-27 17-07-2026
Chennai
Induction of LHB Coaches in Express Trains

 

 

 

To enhance safety and ensure a comfortable journey for passengers, the existing Conventional rake of the following trains will be converted into LHB (Linke-Hofmann-Busch) Coaches as detailed below:

 

1. Train No. 16791/16792 Tuticorin – Palakkad – Tuticorin Palaruvi Express will run with LHB Coaches Ex. Tuticorin with effect from 20th July, 2026 and Ex. Palakkad with effect from 21st July, 2026

 

ØConsequent to the conversion into LHB coaches, the composition for the above train services  will be revised 1- AC Three Tier Coach, 5- Sleeper Class Coaches, 10- General Second Class Coaches, 1- Second Class Coach (Divyangjan Friendly) & 1- Luggage cum Brake Van

 

 

2. Similarly, Train No. 16327/16328 Madurai – Guruvayur – Madurai Express will run with LHB Coaches Ex. Madurai with effect from 26th July, 2026 and Ex. Guruvayur with effect from 27th July, 2026

 

ØConsequent to the conversion into LHB coaches, the composition of the above train services  will be revised 1- AC Three Tier Coach, 2- Sleeper Class Coaches, 8- General Second Class Coaches, 1- Second Class Coach (Divyangjan Friendly) & 1- Luggage cum Brake Van

 

 

 

 

        

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(S.N.Narain)
Chief Public Relations Officer
Source : Southern Railway Last Reviewed : 28-09-2026