Vande Bharat 16-coach train completes 180 kmph trial on Mathura-Nagda route; check the new chair car's features
A 16-coach Vande Bharat train completed a supervised 180 kmph trial on the Mathura–Nagda section on October 8, 2026. Check the new chair car's features and other details.
On October 8, 2026, the Indian Railways showcased a high-speed trial run of the 16-coach Vande Bharat chair car trainset on the Mathura-Nagda route, reaching a speed of 180 kmph under the supervision of the Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety. The trainset, manufactured at the Rail Coach Factory in Kapurthala, Punjab, boasts advanced features such as reclining seats with extra legroom, panoramic windows for better views, zero-discharge bio-vacuum toilets, automatic sliding doors, and a smooth suspension system for a comfortable journey.
The train is equipped with temperature-controlled air-conditioned coaches that adapt to passenger occupancy to maintain comfort. While the trial speed does not guarantee operational speed, the Vande Bharat train is set to run at 130 to 160 kmph initially, with the potential to reach 180 kmph in the future. The Rail Coach Factory in Kapurthala achieved its highest annual coach production of 2,383 units in the fiscal year 2025-26, contributing to the development of advanced trainsets like the Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat.
Indian Railways aims to expand the Vande Bharat sleeper fleet across more long-distance routes, with BEML developing and supplying 10 Vande Bharat Sleeper trainsets.
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