GENERAL23 Sept 2026
Railways' conversion of all ICF coaches to LHB likely to finish by FY28
Indian Railways has converted over 1,600 older ICF coaches into safer Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) stock. Officials expect the full switch to finish by 2027-28, after which new mail and express trains will be built on the Amrit Bharat platform. The Railway Board will also issue guidelines to scrap corroded ICF and hybrid coaches faster. If you travel often, expect safer, smoother journeys ahead.
Key Statutory Highlights
- More than 1,600 older rakes have already been converted to the safer LHB (Linke Hofmann Busch) stock.
- The conversion of ICF coaches to LHB is likely to finish by 2027-28.
- After that, manufacturing of mail and express trains will move to the Amrit Bharat platform.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Nothing is required from you right now, but if you book train travel, keep in mind that the coach fleet is changing. For any booking decision that matters to you, confirm the coach type and train details directly with Indian Railways instead of assuming.
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