Ernakulam: LHB (Linke-Hofmann-Busch) coaches have been allotted for Train No. 12617 / 12618 Ernakulam Jn – Hazrat Nizamuddin – Ernakulam Jn Mangala Superfast Express trains.
It has been already notified that Train No. 12617 Ernakulam Jn – Hazrat Nizamuddin Mangala Express will run with LHB rakes from Ernakulam Jn on Sundays and Mondays starting from 12.12.2021& 13.12.2021 respectively.
Similarly, Train No. 12618 Hazrat Nizamuddin – Ernakulam Jn Mangala Express has been notified for running with LHB rakes from Hazrat Nizamuddin on Wednesdays, Thursdays from 15.12.2021 & 16.12.2021 respectively. Now the third rake is being converted as an LHB rake.
Train No. 12617 Ernakulam Jn – Hazrat Nizamuddin Mangala Express will run with LHB coaches on Saturdays also starting from 18.12.2021
Train No. 12618 Hazrat Nizamuddin – Ernakulam Jn Mangala Express will run with LHB coaches on Tuesdays also with effect from 21.12.2021 (Tuesday)
Consequently, the composition of Mangala Express will be revised as detailed below.
Two AC 2-tier Coaches, Six AC 3-tier Coaches, Eight Sleeper Class Coaches, Three General second Class Coaches, One Pantry Car, Two Generator and Luggage cum Brake Vans
On the remaining four days of the week, Train No. 12617 / 12618 Ernakulam Jn – Hazrat Nizamuddin – Ernakulam Jn Mangala Superfast Express will run with ICF Coaches which will be converted into LHB Coaches in a phased manner.