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- News18
Railways To Get 600 Coaches With Modular Interiors, Bio-Toilets, CCTVs To Make Trains Safer, Quieter
'The 600 coaches tender is a part of a broader nationwide production push that focuses on the comfort of the passengers,' a Railway Ministry official said Within the next few months, Indian Railways will roll out 600 smarter LHB coaches featuring CCTV cameras, bio-toilets, modular interiors, and noise/vibration reduction technology for smoother and safer train journeys. Defence public sector undertaking Bharat Earth Movers Ltd (BEML) has bagged the Rs 1,888 crore order from the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) to manufacture, supply, testing, and commissioning of complete fully functional Linke-Hofmann-Busch (LHB) coaches with the deadline of 15 months. 'The 600 coaches tender is a part of a broader nationwide production push that focuses on the comfort of the passengers," a Railway Ministry official explained. The tender was floated in April. The production will cover 400 LHB General Second Class coaches (day coaches) and 200 LHB Sleeper Class coaches. The BEML has to deliver prototype shells and coaches within six months of receiving the Letter of Acceptance (LoA). The new LHB coaches will offer modular interiors with improved durability and ease of maintenance. Each coach will be equipped with bio-toilets offering pressurized flushing systems for better hygiene and support environmental goals. Each coach will also offer mobile charging facilities, backed by a 10-hour battery backup for lights and fans to ensure uninterrupted services during power outages. The LHB coaches are a modern and safer alternative to the older ICF coaches. The ICF type of coaches have limitations in terms of speed potential, heavy corrosion, poor riding comfort and wearing of parts in the under gear. Indian Railways entered into a Transfer of Technology contract with Germany for production of LHB coaches. Their inception and mass production in Railways started in 2002 with the first LHB coach introduced in December 2003. Indian Railways stopped production of ICF coaches from April 2018 and shifted the focus to the production of LHB coaches. According to official government data, Indian Railways manufactured 7,134 coaches in 2024-25, a nine percent increase over the previous year's 6,541 coaches. Production was led by the ICF Chennai with 3,007 coaches, Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala with 2,102 coaches, and Modern Coach Factory (MCF), Rae Bareli with 2,025 coaches. LHB coaches, based on German technology, are manufactured in India by these three firms. In 2025-26, the ICF is aiming to touch production with 4,000 coaches, including those outsourced. Government data shows that since 2015, around 23,000 ICF coaches have already been replaced with LHB. This manufacturing boost aligns with BEML's broader expansion plans. On August 10, the foundation stone for another unit of BEML in Madhya Pradesh's Umaria was laid. 'Brahma' – with an estimated investment of Rs 1,800 crore—is expected to be a game changer for the country's rail and defence manufacturing capabilities as it will facilitate indigenous design, production, assembly, and testing of Vande Bharat trains, modern metro coaches, and critical defence equipment. It is expected to generate over 5,000 employment opportunities over the next five years. view comments Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: August 12, 2025, 12:01 IST News india Railways To Get 600 Coaches With Modular Interiors, Bio-Toilets, CCTVs To Make Trains Safer, Quieter Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
BEML wins Rs 1,888 crore order to supply 600 modern LHB coaches to Indian Railways after 5-year gap
BEML has bagged a Rs 1,888 crore tender for manufacture, supply, testing and commissioning of complete fully functional 600 LHB coaches for the Indian Railways. The tender has been awarded by Integral Coach Factory (ICF). 'These are safer than older coaches that the Indian Railways seeks to replace on priority,' Chairman and Managing Director at BEML, Shantanu Roy told ET. Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass Batch-1 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 2 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 3 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals By Vaibhav Sisinity View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 4 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program The order, comprising a mix of day and sleeper variants, is part of Indian Railways, a company statement said while adding the project is scheduled to be completed within 15 months. Officials said BEML will be supplying LHB coaches to the Indian Railways after a gap of around five years. BEML said its LHB coaches will feature modular interiors with enhanced aesthetics and durability, bio-toilets equipped with pressurized flushing systems, and advanced decoupling rubber technology to reduce noise and vibration. Live Events They are equipped with CCTV surveillance systems for passenger safety, emergency alarm switches to halt the train in emergencies, mobile charging facilities, and a 10-hour battery backup for lights and fans in the event of a power failure. An independent emergency lighting system will automatically activate in case of accidents, ensuring continued passenger safety. In a filing to the exchanges, BEML reported Rs 64.11 crore consolidated net loss for the first quarter of the fiscal, trimming it from a loss ofRs 70.47 crore in the comparable period of last year. Total income rose to Rs 642.56 crore in the quarter ending June 2025, up from Rs 634.61 crore in the same period last fiscal.
Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business Standard
BEML reports consolidated net loss of Rs 64.11 crore in the June 2025 quarter
Sales decline 0.01% to Rs 633.99 crore Net Loss of BEML reported to Rs 64.11 crore in the quarter ended June 2025 as against net loss of Rs 70.47 crore during the previous quarter ended June 2024. Sales declined 0.01% to Rs 633.99 crore in the quarter ended June 2025 as against Rs 634.08 crore during the previous quarter ended June 2024. Particulars Quarter Ended Jun. 2025 Jun. 2024 % Var. Sales 633.99634.08 0 OPM % -7.77-7.91 - PBDT -50.53-58.53 14 PBT -70.29-75.38 7 NP -64.11-70.47 9
