In the wake of the fire mishap in Rajdhani Express, railways are planning to introduce in general mail and express trains German technology-based Linke Holfmann Bush (LHB) coaches which have fire-retardant quality and advanced couplers.

Currently LHB coaches are being used only in premier trains like Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Duronto.

"We are planning to introduce LHB coaches in mail and express trains in a gradual manner as these coaches are equipped with fire retardant material and advanced couplers to join coaches," said a senior Railway Ministry official.

While it costs Rs 1.5 crore to manufacture a conventional coach, the LHB coach costs about Rs 2.5 crore.

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