India Exports First Batch of 18 LHB Train Coaches to Bangladesh
· India · Times of India, NDTV
Indian Railways has exported the first batch of 18 LHB passenger coaches to Bangladesh Railway under a 200-coach order. The coaches were dispatched from the Rail Coach Factory in Kapurthala, Punjab on October 12, 2026. The rake includes 11 non-AC Shovan chair cars, three AC chair cars, two AC sleeper coaches, and two AC power cars. The power cars feature guard rooms and luggage space. RITES Ltd, which has Navratna status, managed the export and has previously supplied over 1,085 coaches to 55 countries.
Why it matters
The export strengthens India-Bangladesh bilateral ties and showcases Indian manufacturing capability in rail infrastructure. It supports Bangladesh's efforts to modernize its rail network while creating revenue for Indian public sector enterprises.
Read the original report — Times of India
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