Southern Railway Upgrades Amrita and Rajya Rani Express Trains with LHB Coaches
TL;DR
- Amrita and Rajya Rani express trains are transitioning to LHB coaches.
- The upgrades aim to improve passenger safety and comfort.
- The changes take effect for both trains between late December 2026 and early January 2027.
The Southern Railway has announced plans to replace existing train cars on the Amrita and Rajya Rani express lines with Linke-Hofmann-Busch (LHB) coaches. Officials stated that this transition is intended to offer travelers better safety features and a more comfortable journey.
The Rameswaram–Thiruvananthapuram Central Amritha Express will begin using the new coaches starting January 1, 2027, from Rameswaram, and January 2, 2027, from Thiruvananthapuram Central.
The Rajya Rani Express, operating between Thiruvananthapuram North and Nilambur Road, will implement the change starting December 31 from Thiruvananthapuram North and January 1 from Nilambur Road.
Why It Matters
These infrastructure upgrades reflect ongoing efforts by the Indian railway system to modernize its fleet, which impacts the travel experiences of many Indian-Americans visiting family or touring the country.
Oct 30, 2026 · Updated 10/30/2026, 3:25:23 PM · Reported with: The Hindu
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