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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has unveiled the new Vande Bharat sleeper train. This exciting addition to India's rail network is set to hit the tracks in the coming months.
BEML built this cutting-edge train on the Vande Bharat platform with superior passenger amenities, enhanced speed, and safety features, surpassing the Rajdhani Express Trains.
With 160 kmph maximum operational speed and 180 kmph testing speed, the new Vande Bharat sleeper train ensures quicker acceleration and braking.
11 AC 3-tier coaches with 611 berths, 4 AC 2-tier coaches with 188 berths, and 1 AC First Class coach with 24 berths.
The new upgrade will match European standards for passenger experience.
The facilities include GFRP panels, automatic exterior passenger doors, sensor-based intercommunication doors, an odor-free toilet system, advanced passenger facilities, and generous luggage space.
Reading lights with USB charging, special berths and toilets for differently-abled passengers, modular pantries, security cameras, hot water showers in First Class AC Coach and more.