• Source: Vande Bharat (Sleeper) Express

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.




History


Since the Vande Bharat trains provide fast service across short-distances, ICF started developing long-distance version of the trainset with sleeper cars. The first prototype was rolled out by BEML in September 2024. The first trainset is expected to be ready for testing by 20 September and is expected enter commercial service by December 2024.




Rolling Stock



The train will use Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) trainsets, which are expected to achieve semi-high speeds of 180 km/h (110 mph). The train's design includes a new aerodynamic front design made from high-strength materials for improved durability and reduced maintenance. The trainsets will have sixteen cars, capable of accommodating up to 823 passengers.




Facilities


The 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. 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. 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.
It will also have fully air-conditioned locomotive cabins with dedicated toilets for train drivers. The service will offer onboard catering with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian meal options.




See also


Vande Bharat Express
Amrit Bharat Express
High-speed rail in India
RapidX
Namo Bharat Rapid Rail
Rajdhani Express
Duranto Express
Sampark Kranti Express
Garib Rath Express




References

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• Vande Bharat (Sleeper) Express
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• Vande Bharat Express
• Vande Bharat (trainset)
• Express trains in India
• Durg–Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express
• Amrit Bharat Express
• Vande Bharat
• Amrit Bharat (trainset)
• Duronto Express