Tuesday, 6 December 2011

Indian Railways..Inaugural LHB run of 2009 BCT-ADI Shatabdi express

Indian Railways..Inaugural LHB run of 2009 BCT-ADI Shatabdi express Tube. Duration : 0.38 Mins.


The 16-coach long 2009 BCT-ADI Shatabdi express rushes through Saphale during it's inaugural Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) run on India's 62nd Independence day anniversary ie 15-Aug-09..My sincere apologies for a shaky video as I was struggling to balance my camera in one hand with an umbrella in other, thanks to the sudden drizzle. The salient features of the new rake are as follows (Info Courtesy: IRFCA Yahoo Groups) : Ø Main features · German design LHB (M/s. Linke Hofmann Busch) coaches with Italian design Fiat bogies. · The length of the coaches is 2 mtrs. more than conventional coaches. · Provided with superior suspension system for better riding comfort. · The coach body is made of stainless steel which is corrosion resistant, as against earlier mild steel coaches. · Mini Pantry has been provided in each coach with hot cases, bottle coolers, deep freezer and water boiler for serving the passengers better during run. · Power cars have electronically governed engines for trouble free power supply. · The passenger seating capacity of Executive Chair Cars is 56, as against 46 in conventional coaches. · The passenger seating capacity of AC Chair Cars is 78, as against 70 in conventional coaches. Ø Exterior features: · The new coaches are provided with Nano metal protective coating with an anti-graffiti top coating. It provides easy to clean surface. · From the look, it appears as if the stainless steel body has not been painted, whereas it has a stain-proof and scratch ...

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