K M Dayashankar
Vande Bharat Sleeper Train offers a fusion of advanced technology and comfort, setting a new standard for rail travel.
The train will run at a maximum speed of 160 kilometers per hour, ensuring a swift and graceful journey.
HYDERABAD, SEPTEMBER 01, 2024: The highly anticipated Vande Bharat Sleeper Train is an exciting expansion to the Vande Bharat portfolio. This new addition is poised to transform the way we’ve imagined Rail Travel.
A first in India, this train set has been meticulously designed to combine aesthetic appeal with functional excellence. All materials and components used in the train set adhere to the highest fire safety standards. Crafted with world-class facilities and superior interiors, the Vande Bharat Sleeper train set marks a significant leap forward in India’s rail capabilities, offering a passenger experience on par with European standards. Set to revolutionise long-distance rail travel in India, this segment meets new benchmarks for comfort, safety, and efficiency. The Vande Bharat Sleeper train is equipped with a range of world-class features:
Salient features:
- Austenitic Stainless steel Train set
- Crash worthy features in Train set for passenger safety
- Best-in-class interiors with GFRP panels
- Aerodynamic exterior looks
- Modular pantry
- Fire safety as per EN 45545, Hazard Level: 03
- Special berths and toilets for differently abled
- Automatic exterior passenger doors
- Sensor based intercommunication doors
- Remotely operated Fire barrier doors at end wall
- Ergonomically designed odour free toilet system
- Toilet for driving crew
- Shower with hot water in 1st AC car
- Integrated Reading light with USB Charging provision
- Public announcement and visual information system
- Modern passenger amenities
- Spacious luggage room
Performance of Train:
| Maximum operational speed during service | 160 kmph |
| Maximum operational speed during testing | 180 kmph |
| Passenger capacity: Type of Berth | No of coaches per train | Number of berths |
| AC 3 Tier Berths | 11 | 611 |
| AC 2 Tier Berths | 4 | 188 |
| First Class AC Berths | 1 | 24 |
| Total | 16 | 823 |
In a momentous event, Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State for Railways V. Somanna introduced the production of Vande Bharat Sleeper Version train set at BEML Bengaluru.
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