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Vande Bharat (Sleeper) Express is a planned medium to long-distance superfast express service by Indian Railways. It will be a reserved, air-conditioned sleeper service connecting cities that are 800 km (500 mi) to 1,200 km (750 mi) apart. It would be operated by self-propelling trainsets, designed and manufactured in India. The trainsets are expected to operate at speeds of 160 km/h (99 mph). The first prototype was rolled out by BEML in September 2024 and it is expected to enter commercial service in December 2024.
| Vande Bharat (Sleeper) Express | |
|---|---|
 BEML made First Prototype of the train | |
| Overview | |
| Service type | Inter-city semi-high-speed rail |
| Status | Trial-Run stages before Operations |
| Predecessor | Rajdhani Express |
| First service | TBD |
| Website | indianrail |
| Route | |
| Line(s) used | 0 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | First AC (1A) Second AC (2A) Third AC (3A) |
| Sleeping arrangements |
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| Catering facilities | On-board catering |
| Observation facilities | Wide Windows |
| Entertainment facilities |
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| Other facilities |
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| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Vande Bharat (sleeper trainset) |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge |
| Electrification | 25 kV 50 Hz AC Overhead line |
| Operating speed | 160 km/h (99 mph) (maximum) |
History
editSince the Vande Bharat trains provide fast service across short-distances, ICF started developing long-distance version of the trainset with sleeper cars.[1] The first prototype was rolled out by BEML in September 2024.[2] The first trainset is expected to be ready for testing by 20 September and is expected enter commercial service by December 2024.[3][4]
Rolling Stock
editThe train will use Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) trainsets, which are expected to achieve semi-high speeds of 180 km/h (110 mph).[5] The train's design includes a new aerodynamic front design made from high-strength materials for improved durability and reduced maintenance.[6] The trainsets will have sixteen cars, capable of accommodating up to 823 passengers.[3][2][7]
Facilities
editThe train is expected to be a reserved, air-conditioned sleeper service connecting cities that are 800 km (500 mi) to 1,200 km (750 mi) apart.[7] The train will consist of three classes of accommodation with one First AC (1A) coach, four Second AC (2A) and 11 Third AC (3A) coaches, which can accommodate 24, 188 and 611 passengers respectively.[2][5] The coaches will be equipped with facilities similar to The Vande Bharat Express (Train-18) featuring electric outlets, reading lights, CCTV cameras, automatic doors, bio-vacuum toilets, sensor-based water taps and Passenger information system. [3][7] It will also have fully air-conditioned locomotive cabins with dedicated toilets for train drivers.[2][7] The service will offer onboard catering with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian meal options.[8]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "'Vande Bharat may soon replace Rajdhani and Shatabdi' — In conversation with BG Mallya, GM at ICF, Chennai". The Financial Express. 9 March 2023. Archived from the original on 6 June 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ a b c d "First Vande Bharat sleeper train to run in three months in Karnataka: Vaishnaw". The New Indian Express. 2 September 2024. Archived from the original on 3 September 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ a b c "Vande Bharat sleeper coaches to be dispatched from Bengaluru's BEML soon". The Financial Express. 29 August 2024. Archived from the original on 2 September 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ "'Best in the world': Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnav unveils Vande Bharat sleeper coach in Bengaluru". The Hindustan Times. 1 September 2024. Archived from the original on 1 September 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ a b "Bengaluru: First Vande Bharat Prototype Sleeper Train Unveiled in India, Check Details". News18. 1 September 2024. Archived from the original on 1 September 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ "Vande Bharat Sleeper: Trainset to get advanced amenities, airplane-like features". Moneycontrol. 1 September 2024. Archived from the original on 1 September 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Vande Bharat Sleeper Express features promise better comfort, safety, and more". India Today. 2 September 2024. Archived from the original on 2 September 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ "Vande Bharat Sleeper Coach Prototype Revealed: See photos, features of new 'aam aadmi' train, better than Rajdhani". The Economic Times. 2 September 2024. Archived from the original on 1 September 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.