how many lhb coaches are there in india
Indian Railways has manufactured more than 42,600 LHB coaches in total between 2014 and 2025, according to a government press release. In the current financial year up to November 2025, it had produced 4,224 more.
Quick Scoop
LHB coaches are the modern, German-designed passenger coaches used across Indian Railways for better safety and comfort. The latest public figures I found point to 42,600+ LHB coaches in India overall.
What this means
- Total made so far: more than 42,600.
- Produced in 2025-26 up to Nov 2025: 4,224.
- Earlier production base: about 2,300 coaches between 2004 and 2014, showing how much output has expanded.
Note
If you meant how many LHB coaches are currently in service on trains , that number is not the same as total manufactured and would need a separate live fleet count.