Pune-Ahmedabad, Bhuj, Veraval Trains to Get LHB Upgrade
Pune, 12th November 2025: Central Railway has announced that several major trains originating from Pune under the Pune Division will soon be upgraded with modern LHB (Linke-Hofmann-Busch) coaches on a permanent basis. The move aims to enhance passenger safety and travel comfort.
According to an official notification, the following Pune-origin trains will operate with LHB coaches from January 2026:
1. Train No. 11088 Pune–Veraval Express – Ex Pune with effect from 15 January 2026
Train No. 11087 Veraval–Pune Express – Ex Veraval with effect from 17 January 2026
2. Train No. 11090 Pune–Bhagat ki Kothi Express – Ex Pune with effect from 18 January 2026
Train No. 11089 Bhagat ki Kothi–Pune Express – Ex Bhagat ki Kothi with effect from 20 January 2026
3. Train No. 11092 Pune–Bhuj Express – Ex Pune with effect from 19 January 2026
Train No. 11091 Bhuj–Pune Express – Ex Bhuj with effect from 21 January 2026
4. Train No. 22186 Pune–Ahmedabad Express – Ex Pune with effect from 21 January 2026
Train No. 22185 Ahmedabad–Pune Express – Ex Ahmedabad with effect from 22 January 2026
The revised coach composition for these trains will include:
Two AC 2-Tier, Four AC 3-Tier, Eight Sleeper Class, Four General Second Class, One General Second Class-cum-Guard’s Brake Van, and One Generator Van totaling 20 LHB coaches.
For detailed information on halts and timings, passengers are advised to visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or use the NTES App.
About LHB Coaches:
LHB (Linke-Hofmann-Busch) coaches are modern, stainless-steel coaches designed in Germany and manufactured in India. They offer enhanced safety with anti-climbing features, fire-retardant materials, and improved passenger comfort. These coaches can operate at speeds up to 160 km/h, with a design speed of 200 km/h. They feature LED lighting, improved braking systems, and emergency facilities such as openable windows and emergency lighting units.
LHB coaches are being manufactured at Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala; Integral Coach Factory, Chennai; and Modern Coach Factory, Rae Bareilly, and are gradually replacing older ICF coaches across the Indian Railways network.
