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RCF Kapurthala rolls out first rake of 19 customised LHB coaches for Bangladesh Railway
Kapurthala, Punjab12 Aug 2026
Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala rolled out the first rake of 19 customised LHB broad gauge passenger coaches for Bangladesh Railway, according to India’s Ministry of Railways. The rake includes AC sleeper, AC chair, non-AC chair and power cars, with modifications such as integrated CCTV and passenger alarm systems, partially openable windows, a Baby Care Room, a Prayer Room, a strengthened roof structure, and a 415V electrical system tailored to Bangladesh Railway.
Why it matters
It adds new passenger-coach capacity for Bangladesh Railway and demonstrates export production/customisation capability at an Indian rail coach factory.
Rail Coach Factory (RCF), KapurthalaMinistry of Railways (India)Bangladesh RailwayRITES