Indian Railways: Traveling by train in India is quite the adventure. Indian Railways transports millions of people. With the introduction of the Vande Bharat Express trains a few years back, Indian Railways kicked off a new era in rail travel, and there are plans for even more rail projects to be launched by 2026.
Similar to the Vande Bharat, which is a chair car train, Indian Railways is now aiming to roll out a sleeper version of the Vande Bharat. Many sleeper trains are anticipated to be introduced by 2026. In addition, the Amrit Bharat Express will also come in AC options. The Amrit Bharat Express and Namo Bharat trains are set to enhance travel comfort for everyday passengers. India might soon have its very own indigenous bullet train.
Vande Bharat Sleeper trains
Indian Railways is gearing up to launch a sleeper version of the Vande Bharat Express. This train, which was previously only available as a chair car, is now about to become even more suitable for long-distance overnight trips. Since its debut in 2019, the Vande Bharat Express has been celebrated for its speed and comfort. Now, with the sleeper version, it offers a fantastic mix of luxury and technology for travelers.
The prototype of the first AC coach for the Vande Bharat sleeper train has been revealed. Created by an Indo-Russian collaboration known as Kinet Railway Solutions, the model boasts a modern, appealing, and passenger-friendly design.
Interior Highlights
Premium First Class Cabin
Cozy seats and sleeper berths
Water bottle holder
Reading lights and charging points
Automatic doors and aircraft-style interiors
Train speed and features
Operational Speed: 160 km/h
Maximum speed: 180 km/h
Passenger capacity: around 1,128
Security features and amenities
The train includes crash buffers and deformation tubes. Fire-resistant walls are set up between the coaches. Passengers can enjoy Wi-Fi, modern sleeper berths, and an airline-style interior.
The Vande Bharat sleeper train will consist of 16 coaches in total.
First AC
Second AC (2 Tier)
Third AC (3 Tier)
They are currently constructing this train.
Changes are coming to the Amrit Bharat Express, with these new facilities being added.
Now, passengers will have access to AC coaches on the Amrit Bharat Express. The third version of the train is on its way. First, second, and third-class air-conditioned (AC) coaches are being produced quickly at the Chennai Integrated Rail Coach Factory. The Railway Board has approved the coach composition for the new Amrit Bharat Express 3.0.
This 22-coach train will feature six second-class sleeper coaches and six general coaches. It will also include one first-AC, two second-AC, and six third-AC coaches, along with an air-conditioned pantry car.
There will be a power coach at both the front and rear. The Integral Coach Factory in Perambur, Chennai, Rail Coach Factory in Kapurthala, and Modern Coach Factory in Rae Bareli have been notified about this.
The Amrit Bharat trains, set to launch in 2023, aim to provide affordable and high-quality services for low- and middle-income groups. The first version of the Amrit Bharat trains comes with two engines and features sleeper and general-purpose coaches.
The layout of the new coach will be as follows:
02 General Coaches
04 Sleeper Coaches
06 First AC
01 Second AC
02 Third AC
06 Pantry Car
One for the disabled
22 coaches
