There will be a total of 16 coaches in the Vande Bharat Sleeper train. Among 16 coaches, 10 will be reserved for Third AC, 4 coaches will be for Second AC, and one coach will be for First AC.
In a significant development for Indian Railways, plans are underway to introduce Vande Bharat sleeper trains, set to undergo trial runs from August 15. These new trains promise to revolutionise long-distance travel in India, offering enhanced comfort and efficiency compared to existing options.
According to reports, the initial routes earmarked for these trains include the Delhi-Mumbai with trial runs anticipated to kick off on August 15, 2024. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently announced ambitious targets, aiming to deploy around 250 Vande Bharat sleeper trains by 2029. "The completion work of the trainset is in full swing, and the first prototype will be operational within two months," stated Vaishnaw. The manufacturing of these trains is being handled by BEML Ltd at its facility in Bangalore.
According to sources, Vande Bharat Sleeper Train manufacturing is in its final stage in Bengaluru. Vande Bharat Sleeper trains to have a total of 16 coaches. Among 16 coaches, 10 will be reserved for Third AC, 4 coaches will be for Second AC, and one coach will be for First AC. Sleeper Vande Bharat Train will also have two Seating cum Luggage Rake (SLR) coaches. According to railway sources, the Vande Bharat Sleeper train will run at a speed of 130 KM/hour in the first phase. After this, the speed of the train will be gradually increased to 160 to 220 KM/hour.
Vande Bharat Sleeper train to run between Delhi and Mumbai as the railway route is busy and the demand for reservations always remains high. Due to high numbers of commuters, trains, more often than not, remain full on this route leaving many passengers reservation-less. So, running the Vande Bharat Sleeper train on this route will give great relief to the passengers.
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