In a first, 24 coaches train to run at 130 kmph

LUCKNOW: The north central railway (NCR) is set to operate a 24 LHB coaches express train at 130 kmph for the first time in Indian railway history. For this purpose, the NCR has chosen Prayagraj-New Delhi Express which was introduced on July 16, 1984.
In fact, from November 25, nine pairs of trains will operate at 130 kmph. They are: Prayagraj-New Delhi Express, Manduadih-New Delhi, Lucknow-New Delhi Gomti Express, Bandra-Gorakhpur, Bandra-Muzaffarpur, Dibrugarh-New Delhi, Gorakhpur-Hisar, Saharsa-New Delhi and Rewa-New Delhi.
The LHB (Linke Hofmann Busch) coaches were introduced in Prayagraj-New Delhi Express on December 16, 2016.At that time the train had 21 coaches, but as it became popular among passengers, 23 coaches were introduced on May 5, 2017 and on September 2, 2019, their number was increased to 24. Currently, the top speed of Prayagraj-New Delhi is 90 kmph.
NCR operates scores of trains above 100kmph in Agra, Prayagraj and Jhansi divisions, including Gatiman Express with 12 LHB coaches and Vande Bharat Express.