Vande Bharat Sleeper Train: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains. However, the country’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train has not yet been launched. Passengers are eagerly awaiting the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train, hoping it will finally run. However, the railways have not yet announced an official launch date for the service. A senior North Western Railway official stated that the country’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Coach Maintenance Service will be ready in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, by mid-2026.
Meanwhile, several videos have surfaced on social media ahead of the launch of the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train. A video shot from the loco pilot’s cabin recently went viral.
The senior divisional mechanic of the North Western Railway stated that this depot will elevate Indian Railways’ technological capabilities to a new level. The first phase of this depot is expected to be completed by June 2026, with a 600-meter track being laid. The second phase, which will add 178 meters of track, a workshop, and a simulator facility, is expected to be completed by June 2027.
Vande Bharat Sleeper Features
The Vande Bharat Sleeper will offer a truly unique experience. This train was built by BEML using ICF technology and designed by Kinect Railway Solutions. This is the first version of the Vande Bharat Sleeper, capable of reaching speeds of up to 180 kilometres per hour. The Vande Bharat Sleeper will have 16 coaches.
It includes 11 AC 3-tier coaches, 4 AC 2-tier coaches, and 1 AC First Class coach. Now that the video has gone viral, users are praising its beauty. People are reacting to the train’s appearance in various ways. Even on social media, users are giving different reactions to this video.