Archive · 15 Nov 2025
Kanchanjunga Express Gets Modern LHB Coaches from November 28
Imagine your train is getting a super upgrade!
The Kanchanjunga Express is getting new, fancy train cars called LHB coaches.
These are like the newest models of cars – they're much safer because they have special designs to prevent big problems if there's a bump.
They also have better 'springs' so your ride will be super smooth, not bumpy at all!
Plus, they look nicer inside and can go a bit faster.
This change starts on November 28th and helps people traveling to and from Northeast India have a better time on their journey.
It's part of making train travel more comfortable and modern for everyone.
The Kanchanjunga Express will switch from conventional ICF coaches to modern LHB coaches starting November 28.
This upgrade aims to improve passenger comfort, safety, and the overall travel experience.
LHB coaches feature an anti-telescopic design for enhanced collision safety and improved suspension for a smoother ride.
The train serves crucial routes connecting the Northeastern region with West Bengal, specifically Sealdah to Sabroom and Sealdah to Silchar.
The new LHB rake will include a mix of AC 3-Tier, AC 2-Tier, Sleeper class, and General Seating coaches.
- Who
- Indian Railways (Northeast Frontier Railway)
- What
- Upgrading the Kanchanjunga Express with modern Linke-Hofmann-Busch (LHB) coaches, replacing older ICF coaches.
- When
- From November 28
- Where
- Kanchanjunga Express routes: Sealdah (Kolkata) to Sabroom (Tripura) and Sealdah to Silchar (southern Assam).
- Why
- To enhance passenger comfort, improve safety with anti-telescopic design, provide a smoother ride with better suspension, and increase operational speed.
- Train Name
- Kanchanjunga Express
- New Coaches
- Linke-Hofmann-Busch (LHB)
- Current Coaches
- ICF
- Effective Date
- November 28
- Operator
- Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR)
- Coach Composition
- 5 AC 3-Tier, 1 AC 2-Tier, 9 Sleeper, 4 General Seating