{"id":1306272,"date":"2026-02-17T08:45:37","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T03:15:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1306272"},"modified":"2026-02-17T08:45:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T03:15:51","slug":"amrit-bharat-3-0-rakes-to-replace-lhb-rakes-in-long-distance-trains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/amrit-bharat-3-0-rakes-to-replace-lhb-rakes-in-long-distance-trains\/","title":{"rendered":"Amrit Bharat 3.0 Rakes To Replace LHB Rakes In Long Distance Trains"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Indian Railways is preparing a significant upgrade to its long-distance passenger fleet by **phasing out conventional LHB coach rakes on select services and replacing them with new <strong>Amrit Bharat 3.0 rakes<\/strong>. This move is part of a broader effort to modernise overnight travel while maintaining high capacity and comfort for passengers across long routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-17-at-8.44.22-AM-1024x584.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1306282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-17-at-8.44.22-AM-1024x584.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-17-at-8.44.22-AM-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-17-at-8.44.22-AM-768x438.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-17-at-8.44.22-AM.png 1530w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Amrit Bharat 3.0 rakes<\/strong>, being manufactured by the <strong>Integral Coach Factory (ICF)<\/strong> in Chennai, will combine <strong>air-conditioned (AC), sleeper and general class coaches<\/strong> in a single train set \u2014 unlike earlier Amrit Bharat rakes that were fully non-AC. These new rakes are designed with <strong>locomotives at both ends<\/strong> (push-pull configuration), which helps in smoother acceleration, reduces turnaround time at terminals, and targets maximum speeds of up to <strong>130 km\/h<\/strong> on suitable routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why the Change Matters<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For years, <strong>Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches<\/strong> have been the standard for Indian Railways long-distance services. These German-designed coaches have offered improved safety and ride comfort compared to older ICF-designed stock and have been progressively adopted throughout the network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the new plan, however, Amrit Bharat 3.0 train sets will begin to <strong>replace LHB-railed passenger services<\/strong> on many long routes \u2014 including some well-known express services \u2014 once prototypes clear trials and receive certification for operation. These newer rake sets aim to deliver <strong>better reliability<\/strong>, a blended mix of coach classes suited for diverse ticket demand, and strong performance for overnight travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Production &amp; Deployment Plans<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to rail sources, the ICF has already rolled out multiple Amrit Bharat rakes, and the production of additional sets is underway. A manufacturing plan has been drawn up to progressively increase the number of Amrit Bharat 3.0 rakes the railways can deploy on long-distance routes \u2014 after research, design and standards testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside this shift, Indian Railways continues to expand its <strong>Amrit Bharat Express services<\/strong>, with around <strong>30 such services currently operating<\/strong> across the country, linking major cities in states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and more. These services use Amrit Bharat rolling stock to deliver high-capacity trains with practical amenities, especially on routes where affordable long-distance travel is in demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Looking Ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Replacing traditional LHB coaches with Amrit Bharat 3.0 rakes could reshape overnight travel on India\u2019s rail network. With a balance of AC comfort and economy-class capacity, the strategy reflects Indian Railways\u2019 ongoing commitment to <strong>modernise its assets<\/strong>, offer <strong>efficient long-distance services<\/strong>, and leverage <strong>indigenous manufacturing capabilities<\/strong>. As production scales up and rakes undergo testing, further rollouts are expected to follow over the coming years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/states\/tamil-nadu\/2026\/Feb\/16\/amrit-bharat-30-rakes-manufactured-by-icf-to-replace-lhb-rakes-on-long-distance-routes\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indian Railways is preparing a significant upgrade to its long-distance passenger fleet by **phasing out conventional LHB coach rakes on select services and replacing them with new Amrit Bharat 3.0 rakes. This move is part of a broader effort to modernise overnight travel while maintaining high capacity and comfort for passengers across long routes. 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