Vande Bharat Sleeper Exclusive Sneak Peek: Indian Railways Unveils New Train Better Than Rajdhani! Check Top Photos, Features

Vande Bharat sleeper train unveiled! Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has unveiled the new Indian Railways Vande Bharat sleeper train that will be launched in the coming months. The new Vande Bharat sleeper train, manufactured by BEML, has been built on the Vande Bharat platform. It is said to be superior to Rajdhani Express trains in terms of passenger amenities, speed and safety. What does the Vande Bharat sleeper look like? What does the Vande Bharat sleeper train interior look like? We offer you an exclusive sneak peek of the Vande Bharat sleeper train:

Vande Bharat sleeper train will have a maximum operational speed of 160 kmph and a testing speed of 180 kmph. Since the Vande Bharat sleeper variant is also a self-propelled train set, its faster acceleration and deceleration will improve the average speed of the train compared to the Rajdhani Express.

Vande Bharat sleeper coaches: The 16-coach Vande Bharat sleeper train prototype will have 11 AC 3 tier coaches (611 berths), 4 AC 2 tier coaches (188 berths) and 1 AC First Class Coach (24 berths).

Vande Bharat sleeper train, according to the Indian Railways and BEMl, boasts of world-class features. Vande Bharat Sleeper train set marks a significant leap forward in India’s rail capabilities, offering a passenger experience on par with European standards, officials say.

Vande Bharat Sleeper Features: According to Indian Railways, the new train has best-in-class interiors with GFRP panels, automatic exterior passenger doors, sensor based inter communication doors, modern passenger amenities and spacious luggage room.

Vande Bharat Sleeper features: The train has several passenger friendly features such as integrated reading light with USB charging provision, special berths and toilets for differently-abled passengers, modular pantries, public announcement and visual information systems, inside display panels and security cameras and showers with hot water in AC 1st class coach.

Vande Bharat sleeper trains will offer superior berth comfort to passengers compared to the Rajdhani Express trains. The berths will have extra cushioning and the ladder used to climb to upper berths has also been redesigned for better comfort.

Vande Bharat Sleeper train: Indian Railways has said that the new Vande Bharat sleeper train will have ergonomically designed odour free toilet systems. The train will boast of vacuum toilets with modular fittings.​

Vande Bharat sleeper train is said to be equipped with advanced crashworthy elements. These include specially designed crash buffers and couplers, with an aim to maximise passenger safety. Additionally, all materials and components used in Vande Bharat sleeper adhere to the highest fire safety standards.

Vande Bharat Sleeper train will offer jerk-free rides to passengers and the fully sealed gangways will ensure a dust-free environment with better air-conditioning. The train will be extensively tested in the coming months before being launched for passengers.

Vande Bharat sleeper train, like its chair car version, is a self-propelled train set which does not require a locomotive to pull it. The train has a drive cabin at each end, hence reducing the turnaround time at destination stations, since the locomotive does not have to be reversed.

Vande Bharat Sleeper Launch Date: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that BEML will rollout the new Indian Railways train in the coming days and it will undergo extensive trials and tests. It is expected to be ready for passenger operations in the next 3 months, he said.

Vande Bharat Sleeper Fare: Ashwini Vaishnaw has indicated that the Vande Bharat sleeper ticket prices will be on par with the Rajdhani Express trains since the new train is aimed at catering to middle class passengers.

Vande Bharat sleeper routes: Indian Railways is rolling out the Vande Bharat sleeper train with an aim to revolutionise overnight passenger travel. The train is expected to substantially reduce travel on key Golden Quadrilateral routes such as Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Kolkata. However the routes for Vande Bharat sleeper have not yet been finalised.

Vande Bharat sleeper train manufacturing plans: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also laid the foundation stone for a new Vande Bharat trains manufacturing facility at BEML. According to Vaishnaw, Vande Bharat sleeper trains are aimed at passenger travel for distances ranging from 800 to 1,200 kilometres. (PTI photo)