NationalWednesday, 21 October 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
LHB coaches introduced on Chennai Egmore–Tiruchendur and Egmore–Rameswaram express trains
Indian Railways has begun attaching LHB coaches to the Chennai Egmore–Tiruchendur and Egmore–Rameswaram express trains from October 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In October 2026, Indian Railways began operating LHB coaches on the Chennai Egmore–Tiruchendur Express (22605) and announced the same upgrade for the Tiruchendur–Egmore Express (20606) and the Egmore–Rameswaram Sethu Express (22661).
Key specifics
- LHB coaches were attached to Chennai Egmore–Tiruchendur Express train number 22605 from October 20, 2026.
- Tiruchendur–Chennai Egmore Express train number 20606 was scheduled to get LHB coaches from October 21, 2026.
- Egmore–Rameswaram Sethu Express train number 22661 was to receive LHB coaches from October 22, 2026.
- Rameswaram–Egmore Express train number 22662 had already been fitted with LHB coaches from October 19, 2026.
- LHB coaches are used to improve passenger safety and comfort compared with conventional coaches.
Exam lens
TNPSC transport/current affairs question type: railway modernization, train numbers, coach technology. Key facts: 22605, 20606, 22661, 22662, October 19-22, 2026, LHB coaches. One-liner: Match the train number with the date on which LHB coaches were introduced.