Why are Indian train coaches blue?

You must have noticed that most train coaches are blue in colour indicating that these coaches are ICF coaches i.e their speeds vary between 70 to 140 kilometers per hour. Such coaches are installed in Mail Express or Superfast trains.

What is the cost of railway coach?

Currently, 15 thousand LHB coaches and 35 thousand ICF coaches are in use in the railways. The production of the latter, though, was stopped in 2018. When it comes to cost, a coach made of train sets costs around Rs 6.5 crore, while the production cost of an LHB coach is Rs 2.5 crore.

Why Indian train colour is red?

Similarly, green stripes on the grey indicate that the coach is for women only. These colour patterns are included only for the new Auto Door Closing EMU in Mumbai, Western Railway. Similarly, the red colour stripe indicates the first-class coach.

Which is better ICF or LHB?

– The LHB coaches can travel at a much higher speed than ICF coaches. The maximum permissible speed for LHB coaches is 160 kmph, while the ICF coaches are permitted to travel at a maximum speed of 110 kmph. – The LHB coaches are 1.7 meters longer than the conventional ICF coaches, which enhances there seating capacity.

What is SLR in train coach?

Seating-cum-Luggage Rake
SLR coach on a train stands for Seating-cum-Luggage Rake. There are two SLR coaches in a train – the first one is next to the engine and the second one is at the end of the train. The compartments are divided into two sections – one for sitting (currently for differently-abled person) and another for luggage.

What are the disadvantages of Railways?

Disadvantages:

• Huge Capital Outlay: The railway requires is large investment of capital.
• Lack of Flexibility:
• Lack of Door to Door Service:
• Monopoly:
• Unsuitable for Short Distance and Small Loads:
• Booking Formalities:
• No Rural Service:
• Under-utilised Capacity:

What is the meaning of EOG in railway?

End on Generation
End on Generation (EOG) is the system used on fully air conditioned Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains. The system comprises two power cars per train. These are mounted inside the power car or the entire power car coach which is dedicated for these power plants.