Smt. Queen MP of  Lok Sabha flagged of Barmer Express train from Guwahati Railway Station

Maligaon, August 31: 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 Linke Hofmann Busch coaches, equipped with the-state-of-art features.

Smt. Queen Oja, Member of Parliament Lok Sabha flagged of the train with LHB rake from Guwahati Railway Station on 31st 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 friendlyas 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.

 

 

 

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