Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala to Roll Out First Rake of LHB Coaches for Bangladesh Railway
Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala, is set to achieve another significant milestone with the rollout of the first rake comprising 19 LHB broad gauge passenger coaches for Bangladesh Railway The first rake comprises 03 AC Sleeper Cars, 03 AC Chair Cars, 11 Non-AC Chair Cars and 02 Power Cars. These coaches incorporate several unique design features and modifications, many of which have been developed for the first time in LHB-type coaches. on 12 August 2026.The coaches have been specially customised to meet the operational and passenger requirements of Bangladesh Railway. The seating arrangement incorporates specially designed reclining chairs with stainless steel armrests and stainless steel footrests, offering multiple reclining positions for enhanced passenger comfort. The coaches are equipped with a number of passenger-centric features, including fans in AC coaches, an integrated CCTV surveillance system, a passenger alarm system, partially openable windows, a Baby Care Room and a Prayer Room. Considering the specific operating conditions, the roof structure has been strengthened to withstand additional loading arising from passengers travelling on the roof during peak traffic periods.
A major technological feature is the incorporation of crashworthy design provisions complying with European Standard EN 15227. This required a comprehensive redesign of the car body shell to enhance collision performance and passenger safety. The electrical system of these coaches has also been specially designed for 415 V operation, as against the conventional 750 V system used in Indian Railways coaches.The association between RCF and Bangladesh Railway began with the successful supply of 120 LHB broad gauge passenger coaches during 2015-16. Building upon this successful partnership, Bangladesh Railway once again entrusted RCF, through RITES, with a prestigious order in 2024 for the manufacture and supply of 200 broad gauge passenger coaches in seven variants.
MCQ on the Above topics for UPSC/ State PCS
MCQs: RCF Kapurthala – LHB Coaches for Bangladesh Railway
1. Rail Coach Factory (RCF), which manufactured the LHB coaches for Bangladesh Railway, is located at:
A) Chittaranjan
B) Kapurthala
C) Perambur
D) Raebareli
Answer: B) Kapurthala
2. The first rake rolled out for Bangladesh Railway comprises how many LHB broad gauge passenger coaches?
A) 15
B) 17
C) 19
D) 21
Answer: C) 19
3. On which date was the first rake of 19 LHB coaches for Bangladesh Railway rolled out?
A) 12 August 2026
B) 15 August 2026
C) 26 January 2026
D) 12 August 2025
Answer: A) 12 August 2026
4. What is the composition of AC Sleeper Cars, AC Chair Cars, and Non-AC Chair Cars respectively in the first rake?
A) 03, 03, 11
B) 02, 03, 12
C) 03, 02, 12
D) 04, 03, 10
Answer: A) 03, 03, 11
5. How many Power Cars are included in the first rake of 19 coaches?
A) 01
B) 02
C) 03
D) 04
Answer: B) 02
6. The roof structure of these coaches has been strengthened primarily to:
A) Reduce air resistance
B) Withstand additional loading from passengers travelling on the roof during peak traffic
C) Support solar panels
D) Improve aerodynamic braking
Answer: B) Withstand additional loading from passengers travelling on the roof during peak traffic
7. The crashworthy design provisions incorporated in these coaches comply with which European Standard?
A) EN 12663
B) EN 15227
C) EN 45545
D) EN 13452
Answer: B) EN 15227
8. The electrical system of these coaches has been specially designed for which voltage, as against the conventional 750 V system used in Indian Railways?
A) 240 V
B) 380 V
C) 415 V
D) 440 V
Answer: C) 415 V
9. The association between RCF and Bangladesh Railway began with the supply of how many LHB broad gauge coaches during 2015-16?
A) 100
B) 110
C) 120
D) 150
Answer: C) 120
10. Bangladesh Railway’s 2024 order to RCF (through RITES) is for the manufacture and supply of how many broad gauge coaches, in how many variants?
A) 150 coaches in five variants
B) 200 coaches in seven variants
C) 180 coaches in six variants
D) 220 coaches in eight variants
Answer: B) 200 coaches in seven variants