Luxury Travel by Indian Railways: Vande Bharat Sleeper Train
The Beginning of a New Era of Luxury Travel by Indian Railways. India’s Sleeper version of Vande Bharat touches down in Chennai. The Vande Bharat Sleeper Train is a game-changer for Indian Railways for ushering in
long-distance train travel into a whole new age.
This semi-high-speed sleeper train will pamper travelers with next-generation comforts and facilities. Completed its trials in January, the train is now in Chennai for final refinements at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF).
Awaiting Final Approvals for Operations
Before going for a full-fledged operation, the Railways are expected to receive the master approval from the Research Designs and Standards Organization (RDSO), along with a maximum speed trial conducted by the Railway Safety Commissioner for safety reasons. It will be released to passengers once all these clearances are secured.
Important Features of the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train
1. 16-Coach Configuration for spanning of distance: Long Distance Comfortable Travel Design.
2. Passenger Comfort Enhanced: Modern Interiors and Better Sleeping Facilities.
3 . Semi-High Speed: Faster than normal sleeper trains, reducing journey time by large margins.
4. Advanced SafetyFeaturess: Inbuilt fire detection, CCTV surveillance, and emergency response systems.
5. Successful Trial Run of 540 km on Mumbai: Ahmedabad Route