LHB Coaches Seat Layout – LHB Coach Sleeper Class Seat Layout

LHB Coaches Seat Layout – LHB Coach Sleeper Class Seat Layout

Linke Holfmann Busch (LHB) coaches are progressively being inducted in train services as per requirement including existing and certain important Rajdhani and Mail/Express trains. ICF design coaches and have better riding comfort, higher speed potential, longer life, upgraded amenities, provision of control discharge toilet system, lower maintenance requirement, enhanced safety features and aesthetic interiors.

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2	AC Car Chair Layout	Click Here
3	AC 2 Tier Sleeper Layout	Click Here
4	3 tier AC Coach Seat Layout	Click Here
5	First class train seat layout	Click Here
6	Second class sitting coach layout	Click Here
7	Second class sleeper coach layout	Click Here

Here’s a visual layout showcasing the LHB Sleeper Class (3-tier SL) arrangement—clearly illustrating berth positions and numbering in each compartment.

Contents

1 LHB Sleeper Class Seat Layout – Key Features
- 1.1 Coach Capacity
- 1.2 Berth Types & Arrangement
2 Berth Numbering Protocol
3 Advantages of LHB Coaches
- 3.1 Quick Summary Table

LHB Sleeper Class Seat Layout – Key Features

Coach Capacity

Sleeping capacity: Up to 80 berths in an LHB Sleeper Class coach—higher than the ICF coach’s 72-berth configuration.

Berth Types & Arrangement

The layout follows a standardized structure per compartment:

Main berths (per compartment):
- Lower Berth (LB)
- Middle Berth (MB)
- Upper Berth (UB)
Side berths (along the aisle):
- Side Lower Berth (SL)
- Side Upper Berth (SU)

Each compartment features three berths on either side, plus two side berths—totalling 8 berths per section, multiplied across the coach length.

Berth Numbering Protocol

Numbering runs sequentially throughout the coach, usually aligning with standard Indian Railways berth classification (LB, MB, UB, SL, SU).
Although LHB design increases capacity, the berth sequence logic remains akin to ICF coaches.

Advantages of LHB Coaches

Enhanced capacity: ~10–12% higher than ICF coaches
Modern design improvements:
- Smoother riding experience and better safety (anti-telescopic, disc brakes)
- Improved interior aesthetics, better suspension, and longer service life

Quick Summary Table

Feature	Details
Coach Type	LHB Sleeper Class (3-tier)
Sleeping Capacity	~80 berths
Berth Types	LB, MB, UB (bay berths); SL, SU (side berths)
Seat Numbering	Sequential throughout the coach
Advantages over ICF	Higher capacity, improved safety & comfort

Let me know if you’d like a seat numbering breakdown (e.g., seat number → berth type) or help navigating IRCTC’s coach map feature when booking.