{"id":4669,"date":"2025-08-02T07:18:23","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T07:18:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=4669"},"modified":"2025-08-02T07:18:23","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T07:18:23","slug":"lhb-parcel-cargo-express-train-between-chennai-egmore-trivandrum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/lhb-parcel-cargo-express-train-between-chennai-egmore-trivandrum\/","title":{"rendered":"LHB Parcel Cargo Express Train Between Chennai Egmore-Trivandrum"},"content":{"rendered":"
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LHB Parcel Cargo Express train between Chennai Egmore-Trivandrum<\/strong><\/p>\n

Maiden run of LHB Parcel Cargo Express train between Chennai Egmore-Trivandrum Central flagged off by Mr.Sheik Dawood, one of the senior most Pointsman of Chennai Egmore on 20.07.2025.<\/p>\n

These high capacity Parcel Vans can run at higher speeds and are equipped with advanced features that support higher speed, more carrying capacity, advanced FIAT bogie with disc brakes and RFID tagging. The transition coupler is equipped with both CBC and screw coupling and hence, it can be attached to both LHB and ICF conventional rakes. And due to extended overhauling period better utilization of assets is achieved.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what I found about the LHB Parcel Cargo Express Train between Chennai Egmore and Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude9b Service Overview<\/h2>\n
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  • On April\u202f1, 2025<\/strong>, Southern Railway introduced parcel cargo express trains using LHB\u2011style high\u2011capacity parcel vans<\/strong>, initially on special\/daily run services between Chennai Egmore and Thiruvananthapuram<\/strong> as well as other routes like Chennai\u2013Shoranur and Trivandrum\u2013Kozhikode<\/li>\n
  • The maiden run specifically from Chennai Egmore to Trivandrum Central<\/strong> using LHB parcel coaches took place on 20 July 2020<\/strong>, flagged off at Chennai Egmore. These advanced vans offer higher speed and capacity, equipped with disc brakes, RFID tagging, and compatibility with both LHB and conventional rakes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    \ud83e\udded Key Specifications<\/h2>\n
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    • The parcel vans are LHB-based high-capacity coaches<\/strong>, capable of higher speeds<\/strong>, with FIAT bogies<\/strong>, disc brakes<\/strong>, and RFID tagging<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    • They feature transition couplers<\/strong> (both CBC and screw), enabling seamless integration with both LHB and ICF rakes\u2014enhancing operational flexibility and better asset utilization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      \ud83d\udcc5 Operational Timeline & Extensions<\/h2>\n
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      • Initially announced for a limited span (April\u2013May 2025), parcel cargo express services including Chennai Egmore\u2013Trivandrum<\/strong> were extended based on business demand<\/strong> and commodities uplifted during the COVID\u201119 period<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \ud83d\udcca Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
        Feature<\/th>\nDetails<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
        Maiden run date<\/strong><\/td>\n20 July 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Route<\/strong><\/td>\nChennai Egmore \u2194 Thiruvananthapuram Central<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Coach type<\/strong><\/td>\nLHB Parcel Vans with RFID, disc brakes, dual couplers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Purpose<\/strong><\/td>\nExpress parcel\/freight (non-passenger)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Availability<\/strong><\/td>\nIntroduced April 2025; extended based on demand<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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        \ud83d\udde3 User Insights & Practical Notes<\/h2>\n
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        • While this dedicated service enhances capacity for small-commodity traders and e-commerce consolidation, station-level parcel operations come with practical challenges<\/strong>\u2014including unofficial agent charges and loading\/unloading procedures as highlighted by users sending bikes or goods via parcel services<\/li>\n
        • Shared experiences suggest that although cheaper than private packers, railway parcel service may involve tips to porters, early arrival requirements, and basic packaging done by agents at stations<\/strong>. The recipient often needs the original booking slip\/PRR number<\/strong> to collect parcels at destination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \u2705 Final Notes<\/h2>\n

          If you’re looking to send goods\u2014like vehicle parts, small packages, or lightweight consignments\u2014between Chennai Egmore and Trivandrum, this LHB Parcel Cargo Express<\/strong> is a dedicated freight option launched mid\u20112025. It\u2019s optimized for speed and load but does not carry passengers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

          Would you like help on how to book, deposit items at Egmore station, documentation requirements (e.g. DISPR form\/PRR), or understanding possible station pickup procedures at Trivandrum?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          LHB Parcel Cargo Express train between Chennai Egmore-Trivandrum Maiden run of LHB Parcel Cargo Express train between Chennai Egmore-Trivandrum Central flagged off by Mr.Sheik Dawood, one of the senior most Pointsman of Chennai Egmore on 20.07.2025. These high capacity Parcel Vans can run at higher speeds and are equipped with advanced features that support higher […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":14182,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[55],"tags":[348,349,347,54],"class_list":["post-4669","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-southern-railway","tag-lhb-coaches-design","tag-lhb-coaches-of-indian-railways","tag-parcel-special-trains","tag-southern-railway"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4669","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4669"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4669\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14182"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4669"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4669"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4669"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}