The ministry further said that the prototype has completed successful testing. Nine more Vande Bharat sleeper train sets are expected to be produced this year. These trains will be delivered by ICF between April and December.
Vande Bharat Train Updates: The Ministry of Railways issued a statement on Thursday saying that the operation of Vande Bharat Sleeper Train is sure to revolutionize long distance travel. This train is a state-of-the-art and important contribution to India’s rapidly growing railway fleet. On January 15, the first set of Vande Bharat Sleeper Train successfully completed the test by Research Design and Standards Organization (RDSO) on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route covering a distance of 540 km. Let us tell you that this train had 16 coaches.
The Railway Ministry said, “The RDSO will issue the final certificate after analysing the results of the trials before India’s first Vande Bharat sleeper train begins operating. The Commissioner of Railway Safety will test the train at its maximum speed.”
Chennai’s Integral Coach Factory (ICF) will roll out the first set of Vande Bharat Sleeper train in December 2024. In the first week of January this year, the train conducted short trials of 30-40 km in Kota, in which it experienced a comfortable travel experience at a speed of 180 kmph.
The introduction of the new version of Vande Bharat Sleeper class is a significant step in railway modernization, promising a convenient and luxury journey to passengers. “With a focus on convenience, speed and state-of-the-art technology, Vande Bharat Sleeper trains are going to redefine overnight travel in times to come,” the ministry said.
The ministry further said that the prototype has completed successful testing. Nine more Vande Bharat sleeper train sets are expected to be produced this year. These trains will be delivered by ICF between April and December.
The train will have three sleeper classes. These include AC First Class, AC 2-Tier and AC 3-Tier. Their total capacity is 1,128 passengers.
Last month, the ministry placed an order for 50 rakes of the 24-car Vande Bharat sleeper train from two Indian manufacturers. These are likely to be ready in the next two years. The ministry said, “Full-scale production of 24-car Vande Bharat sleeper train sets will start in 2026-27, which will further strengthen India’s self-reliance in railway technology.”
Vande Bharat Sleeper trains are the third type of Vande Bharat category. The ministry has already launched Vande Metro and Vande Bharat Chair Car trains.
