Chennai–Tirupati Sapthagiri Express to get modern LHB coaches, replacing ICF rake after a decade

CHENNAI: Nearly a decade after the unique push-pull rake — featuring an engine at the rear and a driving cabin at the front — was replaced by a conventional ICF rake, Southern Railway has announced that the Chennai-Tirupati Sapthagiri Express will soon be upgraded with modern LHB coaches equipped with enhanced safety features.

The new LHB rake will include 10 second-class chair cars, one AC coach, four general coaches and one disabled-friendly luggage van. The revised composition will take effect from September 20, according to an official notification.