On long-distance routes and also on some shorter routes, IR uses 2 primary types of coach design types.
ICF coaches, in production from 1955 until Jan 2018, constitute the bulk of the current stock.
These coaches, considered to be having inadequate safety features, are slowly being phased out.
As of September 2017, around 40,000 coaches are still in operation.
These coaches are being replaced with LHB coaches.
Introduced in mid '90s, these coaches are lighter, safer and are capable of speeds up to 160 km/h (99 mph).

IR has introduced new electric multiple unit (EMU) train sets for long-distance routes.
One such, Train-18 is under operation and another, Train-20 is expected to run from 2020.
These train sets are expected to replace locomotive-hauled trains on long-distance routes.

On regional short-distance routes, IR runs Mainline electrical multiple unit (MEMU) or Diesel electrical multiple unit (DEMU) trains, depending on the traction available.
These train sets are self-propelled with capability for faster acceleration or deceleration and are expected to reduce congestion on dense routes.
Passenger locomotive-hauled trains, having frequent stops, are slowly being replaced with train sets across India.

On suburban commuter routes around the large urban centers, IR runs trains with normal electric multiple unit (EMU) coaches.
These are popularly called as "local trains" or simply "locals".
On long-distance routes and also on some shorter routes, IR uses 2 primary types of coach design types. ICF coaches, in production from 1955 until Jan 2018, constitute the bulk of the current stock. These coaches, considered to be having inadequate safety features, are slowly being phased out. As of September 2017, around 40,000 coaches are still in operation. These coaches are being replaced with LHB coaches. Introduced in mid '90s, these coaches are lighter, safer and are capable of speeds up to 160 km/h (99 mph).
IR has introduced new electric multiple unit (EMU) train sets for long-distance routes. One such, Train-18 is under operation and another, Train-20 is expected to run from 2020. These train sets are expected to replace locomotive-hauled trains on long-distance routes.
On regional short-distance routes, IR runs Mainline electrical multiple unit (MEMU) or Diesel electrical multiple unit (DEMU) trains, depending on the traction available. These train sets are self-propelled with capability for faster acceleration or deceleration and are expected to reduce congestion on dense routes. Passenger locomotive-hauled trains, having frequent stops, are slowly being replaced with train sets across India.
On suburban commuter routes around the large urban centers, IR runs trains with normal electric multiple unit (EMU) coaches. These are popularly called as "local trains" or simply "locals".
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