{
  "id": 13047162,
  "title": "Jan Shatabdi trains in Keralam set for upgrade with new LHB coaches, push-back seats",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/jan-shatabdi-trains-in-keralam-set-for-upgrade-with-new-lhb-coaches",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-09T06:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express - India",
    "slug": "the-indian-express-india",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/india/keralam-jan-shatabdi-trains-lhb-coaches-push-back-seats-10912989/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ministry of Railways plans to upgrade two popular Jan Shatabdi train services in Keralam with new LHB (Linke-Hofmann-Busch) non-AC Chair Car coaches featuring push-back seats. Speaking to Indianexpress.com, a senior official from Thiruvananthapuram Division of Southern Railway confirmed the development. These upgraded trains, 12075/12076 Thiruvananthapuram-Kozhikode-Thiruvananthapuram and 12081/12082 Kannur-Thiruvananthapuram-Kannur, are among the most sought-after seating-accommodation services in the state. The new coaches, manufactured by the Rail Coach Factory, will enhance passenger comfort, particularly on long-distance daytime services. Push-back seats have been preferred by passengers since their introduction in the initial LHB non-AC Chair Car coaches for improved durability and reduced damage. The upgraded coaches are expected to be operational soon, providing a more comfortable journey for travelers on the Thiruvananthapuram-Kozhikode and Kannur-Thiruvananthapuram routes.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Jan Shatabdi trains in Kerala to be upgraded with new LHB coaches",
    "Push-back seats to enhance passenger comfort on long-distance services"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Upgrading Jan Shatabdi trains in Keralam with new LHB coaches and push-back seats will enhance passenger comfort on long-distance daytime services, benefiting travelers on the Thiruvananthapuram-Kozhikode and Kannur-Thiruvananthapuram routes.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Jan Shatabdi trains in Keralam set for upgrade with new LHB coaches, push-back seats",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/jan-shatabdi-trains-in-keralam-set-for-upgrade-with-new-lhb-coaches-13051743",
        "published": "2026-10-09T06:22:03.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}