250+ new Vande Bharat Sleeper trains coming soon
The Indian Railways is set to introduce a fleet of 250+ Vande Bharat sleeper trains, enhancing overnight train service across the country. The first Vande Bharat sleeper trains began service in early 2023 on the Guwahati-Howrah route, with a second batch undergoing trials. Reports suggest Bengaluru-Mumbai could be another potential route, though it has not been officially confirmed.
The Vande Bharat sleeper train project is expanding its manufacturing phase, with plans for 260 rakes involving multiple manufacturers. BEML will produce 10 sleeper trainsets, each with 16 coaches, while the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai will manufacture 50 sleeper trains with 24 coaches. These longer-range trains will feature a pantry car.
Kinet Railway Solutions, established through a partnership between Kinet and Russian company Transmashholding, will manufacture 120 trainsets, while the Titagarh-BHEL joint venture will produce 80 rakes. Together, these plans will create a larger fleet for overnight operations across Indian Railways.
The Vande Bharat sleeper train boasts several key features, including night lighting, integrated announcement systems, passenger information display panels, CCTV surveillance, modular pantry units, and aircraft-style bio-vacuum toilets. It also incorporates KAVACH, India's indigenous automatic train protection system, and a regenerative braking system for improved energy efficiency.
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