Chennai:

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu flagged off the first Linke Hoffman Busch (LHB) three-tier AC coach along with a power car, manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF), on Friday via video-conferencing from Trivandrum Central.

The 24th EMU rake of MRVC Phase-II, which will be sent to Western Railway, was also flagged off. The LHB AC three-tier coach has been insulated by stainless steel, floor de-coupling elements and cushioned seats, which reduce noise level to 60 decibel. The speed of the coach can be upgraded to 200kmph, a release stated.

The EMU rake has a sliding door mechanism and roof-mounted forced ventilation system to supply 16,000 cubic m/hr fresh air in the coaches. It also has a GPS-based passenger information system.

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / News Home> City> Chennai / TNN / February 13th, 2016