LHB Coaches for Vasco-Velankanni Express 

South Western Railway to Upgrade Vasco Da Gama – Velankanni Express

South Western Railway has announced the conversion of Train No. 17315/17316 Vasco Da Gama – Velankanni – Vasco Da Gama Express into LHB (Linke-Hofmann-Busch) coaches for enhanced comfort and safety.

Schedule

• Train No. 17315 Vasco Da Gama – Velankanni Express will commence its service with LHB coaches from March 4th, 2024.
• Train No. 17316 Velankanni – Vasco Da Gama Express will follow suit and operate with LHB coaches starting March 5th, 2024.

Composition of Trains

The trains will consist of:

• 1 AC Two Tier Coach
• 3 AC Three Tier Coaches
• 3 AC Three Tier Economy Coaches
• 8 Sleeper Class Coaches
• 3 General Second Class Coaches
• 2 Luggage cum Brake Vans Ex. Vasco Da Gama until June 10th, 2024, and Ex. Velankanni until June 11th, 2024.

Revised Composition

Effective June 17th, 2024, there will be an additional General Second Class Coach Ex. Vasco Da Gama, and from June 18th, 2024, Ex. Velankanni. The updated composition will include:

• 1 AC Two Tier Coach
• 2 AC Three Tier Coaches
• 3 AC Three Tier Economy Coaches
• 8 Sleeper Class Coaches
• 4 General Second Class Coaches
• 1 Luggage cum Brake Van
• 1 Second Class (Divyangjan Friendly)

These changes aim to improve the travel experience for passengers on the Vasco Da Gama – Velankanni route, providing them with modern amenities and enhanced safety measures.

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