There is great news for those traveling by Indian Railways. Now you will get a chance to travel in a semi-high-speed Vande Bharat sleeper train with world-class facilities. The government has set a target of running 30 new Vande Bharat sleeper trains by the end of this year. The first train will start running on the tracks by the end of July. These new trains will completely change your travel experience. Let us know the features of these new trains and when they will start.
The first Vande Bharat sleeper train will start soon
Railway officials have said that the speed trial of the first Vande Bharat sleeper train has been completed. Research Design and Standards Organization (RDSO) Lucknow has completed all the investigations related to the technology and speed of the train. Now the Railway Board is deciding on the route and fare of the first Vande Bharat sleeper train. When will it get the green signal? It is expected that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off this train next month.
Where are the trains being made
10 Vande Bharat Sleeper trains are ready at the government’s public sector undertaking (PSU) Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) in Bengaluru, and 8 to 10 Vande Bharat Sleeper trains are ready at Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai. BEML and ICF are jointly manufacturing the coaches of these trains.
Features of Vande Bharat Sleeper
The next-generation Vande Bharat Sleeper trains have been designed for a speed of 160 to 240 kmph. Initially, they will be run at a speed of 160 kmph, after which their speed will be increased in a phased manner. Currently, Rajdhani, Shatabdi, and Vande Bharat (chair car) trains run at a maximum speed of 130 kmph.
Why is this change necessary
Vande Bharat Sleeper trains will make long-distance travel in Indian Railways easy and comfortable. Till now, those who preferred Shatabdi or Rajdhani trains for night travel will now get even better facilities in the Vande Bharat Sleeper. This move will not only provide relief to passengers but will also help in making Indian Railways one of the most modern rail systems in the world.