{
  "id": 13936511,
  "title": "Railways eyes bigger 24-coach Vande Bharat train",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/railways-eyes-bigger-24-coach-vande-bharat-train",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-12T10:00:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/new-bigger-vande-bharat-coming-soon-forget-16-coach-version-railways-eyes-24-coach-sleeper-train-with-features-that-could-give-rajdhani-express-tough-competition/articleshow/134888621.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indian Railways is planning to expand its popular Vande Bharat sleeper train programme with a larger 24-coach version. The Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai will manufacture 50 of these longer trains, with the first sets expected to be ready by June 2027. The 24-coach train will feature a pantry car, more toilets and improved interiors compared to the current 16-coach prototype. This expansion aims to enhance overnight rail travel for passengers, offering more amenities and a modern experience on long-distance journeys.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "After 16-coach launch, Railways plans 24-coach Vande Bharat sleeper with pantry",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/after-16-coach-launch-railways-plans-24-coach-vande-bharat-sleeper",
        "published": "2026-10-12T07:07:24.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}