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With the preparation of Vande Bharat Sleeper Train, Indian Railways is ready to bring revolution in long distance journey, which is a state -of -the -art version of the fastest growing fleet in the country. The dream of world-class, high-speed sleeper train has now become a reality because the first 16-biblings Vande Bharat Sleeper Train on 15 January 2025 in Mumbai-Ahmedabad section research design and standard organization (RDSO) for a distance of five hundred forty kilometers (RDSO) Has successfully completed the rigorous testing of. Integral Coach Factory, Chennai completed the construction of India’s first Vande India sleeper train set on December 17 last year. Within a fortnight, the train was brought to the Kota Division and successfully tested for a short distance of 30 to 40 kilometers for three consecutive days in the first week of last month, where it experiences a comfortable journey at a high speed of 180 km per hour Acquired.
This achievement is an important leap in modernization of the Railways, which promises a unarned and spectacular travel experience for travelers. Along with focusing on comfort, speed and state -of -the -art technology, Vande Bharat sleeper trains are ready to give people a new definition of night trips in the coming days.
Increased production: towards progress
After successful testing of prototypes, production of nine and Vande Bharat sleeper train sets between April to December 2025 is scheduled. These trains will set new standards in terms of efficiency and convenience for long distance passengers.
To make this sleeper train available for the first time, Indian Railways on 17 December 2024 has placed a major order of propulsion electrix for 50 rakes of 24 coaches Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Set. The order has been given to two major Indian manufacturers, who are likely to be ready in a 2 -year time limit.
* Messrs Medha will supply the propulsion system for 33 racks.
* Messrs Alstom will supply the propulsion system for 17 races.
Looking at the future, production of 24 coaches Vande Bharat Sleeper Train on the entire scale will start in 2026-27, which will further strengthen India’s self-sufficiency in railway technology.
A new chapter in rail travel with speed and luxury
These Vande India sleeper trains are designed with facilities like automatic doors, extremely comfortable berths, on board wifi and aircraft. Passengers in India are already enjoying reclining seats and world -class travel experience through 136 Vande India trains running across the country at moderate and short distances. With Vande Bharat Sleeper, travelers can expect a quiet, smooth and more comfortable journey equipped with world -class features and advanced security facilities. Designed and manufactured under Make in India initiative, this train is a symbol of India’s engineering excellence and commitment to bring changes in rail travel.
As the Indian Railways is moving forward with this transformational project, the Vande India sleeper train set is a proof of the nation’s imagination of modern, skilled and passenger-transportation.
Train characteristics
* The train has 16 coaches divided into three categories: AC first class, AC2-tier and AC3-tier.
* Train has total capacity of 1,128 passengers
The train has crash buffers, deformation tubes and fire inhibitors wall.
* The train has automatic doors, padded berths and onboard wifi.
Before the operation of India’s first Vande India Sleeper Train, the Research Design and Standards Organization (RDSO) will issue the final certificate after analyzing the trial run. The Railway Safety Commissioner will evaluate the maximum speed of the train.
