12617 MANGALA LDWEEP

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 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 4 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.

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To enhance safety and ensure comfortable journey for passengers, it has been decided to convert the conventional rake of the following train to LHB (Linke Hofmann Busch) rake in a phased manner

·Train No.  12617 / 12618 Ernakulam Jn - Hazrat Nizamuddin – Ernakulam Jn Mangala Superfast Express trains will be operated with LHB rake twice a week from both ends.

Train No. 12617 will be operated with LHB rake Ex. Ernakulam Jn o­n              Sundays  and             Mondays with effect from 12.12.2021 (Sun) &             13.12.2021(Mon)     respectively.

            Train No. 12618 will be operated with LHB rake Ex. Nizamuddin o­n       Wednesdays and Thursdays with effect from 15.12.2021 (Wed) &          16.12.2021(Thu) respectively

            Composition of LHB Rake:  Two AC 2-tier Coaches, Six AC 3-tier Coaches,      o­ne Pantry Car,            Eight Sleeper Class Coaches, Three General Second Class           Coaches and             Two             Luggage cum Brake Vans (Total 22 coaches)

            On the remaining 5 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.

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