CHENNAI: South Central Railway has notified the conversion of seven trains from conventional rakes to Linke-Hofmann Busch (LHB) rakes between January 13 and 17, coinciding with the Pongal festival, in a move to enhance passenger safety and comfort, although passengers have raised concerns over a steep reduction in sleeper-class accommodation.

Train No. 17235/17236 SMVT Bengaluru–Nagercoil–SMVT Bengaluru Express currently operates with 11 sleeper coaches, four three-tier AC coaches, two two-tier AC coaches, three unreserved coaches and one luggage-cum-brake van.

Train No. 17210/17209 Kakinada Town–SMVT Bengaluru–Kakinada Town Seshadri Express runs with 11 sleeper-class coaches, five three-tier AC coaches, two two-tier AC coaches and two general coaches.

LHB coaches have higher seating c

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