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Kapurthala RCF to Deliver 19-Seat LHB Rake for Bangladesh Railway
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 12 Aug 2026, 02:03 PM
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Punjab’s Kapurthala Railway Coach Factory has announced plans to produce a 19‑coach LHB rake for Bangladesh Railway, marking a significant step in Indo‑Bangladeshi rail collaboration.
Punjab’s Kapurthala Railway Coach Factory (RCF) has announced that it will produce a 19‑coach LHB rake for Bangladesh Railway.
The LHB (Linke Hofmann Busch) coaches are known for their high speed, safety features and passenger comfort, and are widely used in India’s premium services.
The new rake will enhance Bangladesh Railway’s fleet and support the growing rail connectivity between the two countries.
This order is part of a broader trend of Indian rail manufacturers supplying rolling stock to foreign railways, strengthening economic ties in the region.
The LHB (Linke Hofmann Busch) coaches are known for their high speed, safety features and passenger comfort, and are widely used in India’s premium services.
The new rake will enhance Bangladesh Railway’s fleet and support the growing rail connectivity between the two countries.
This order is part of a broader trend of Indian rail manufacturers supplying rolling stock to foreign railways, strengthening economic ties in the region.