Indian Railways is phasing out the older ICF (Integral Coach Factory) coaches and introducing advanced LHB (Linke-Hofmann-Busch) coaches across its network. The move aims to improve passenger safety, comfort, and travel experience while aligning with global rail standards.
Central Railway (CR) has announced the permanent replacement of conventional coaches with modern LHB coaches to enhance passenger safety and comfort. The complete list of trains is as follows:
| Train No. | Train Name | Route | Effective From |
| 22157 | CSMT – Chennai Express | CSMT – Chennai | 14.01.2026 |
| 22158 | Chennai – CSMT Express | Chennai – CSMT | 17.01.2026 |
| 11088 | Pune – Veraval Express | Pune – Veraval | 15.01.2026 |
| 11087 | Veraval – Pune Express | Veraval – Pune | 17.01.2026 |
| 11090 | Pune – Bhagat ki Kothi Express | Pune – Bhagat ki Kothi | 18.01.2026 |
| 11089 | Bhagat ki Kothi – Pune Express | Bhagat ki Kothi – Pune | 20.01.2026 |
| 11092 | Pune – Bhuj Express | Pune – Bhuj | 19.01.2026 |
| 11091 | Bhuj – Pune Express | Bhuj – Pune | 21.01.2026 |
| 22186 | Pune – Ahmedabad Express | Pune – Ahmedabad | 21.01.2026 |
| 22185 | Ahmedabad – Pune Express | Ahmedabad – Pune | 22.01.2026 |
| 11404 | Kolhapur – Nagpur Express | Kolhapur – Nagpur | 19.01.2026 |
| 11403 | Nagpur – Kolhapur Express | Nagpur – Kolhapur | 20.01.2026 |
| 12147 | Kolhapur – Hazrat Nizamuddin Express | Kolhapur – Hazrat Nizamuddin | 20.01.2026 |
| 12148 | Hazrat Nizamuddin – Kolhapur Express | Hazrat Nizamuddin – Kolhapur | 22.01.2026 |
| 11050 | Kolhapur – Ahmedabad Express | Kolhapur – Ahmedabad | 24.01.2026 |
| 11049 | Ahmedabad – Kolhapur Express | Ahmedabad – Kolhapur | 25.01.2026 |
LHB coaches are modern stainless-steel passenger rail coaches , originally designed in Germany and now manufactured in India. LHB coaches feature advanced safety enhancements such as anti-climbing devices and fire-retardant materials.They are designed for higher speeds, with an operational limit of 160 kmph and a maximum design speed of up to 200 kmph, surpassing the older ICF coaches that are limited to 140 kmph.
LHB coaches offer several advantages, such as a longer car body for increased space, enhanced passenger comfort, LED lighting, 5-pin charging sockets, and disc brakes for efficient braking. They are also equipped with four emergency openable windows for faster evacuation and an Emergency Light Unit (ELU) providing up to six hours of backup power.
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