{"id":5924,"date":"2026-09-02T08:21:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T08:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ventil.rs\/blog\/business\/in-2019-india-launched-its-first-vande-bharat-express-seven-years-later-came-the-sleeper-version-and-railways-now-plans-260-vande-sleeper-rakes-with-world-class-features\/"},"modified":"2026-09-02T08:21:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T08:21:00","slug":"in-2019-india-launched-its-first-vande-bharat-express-seven-years-later-came-the-sleeper-version-and-railways-now-plans-260-vande-sleeper-rakes-with-world-class-features","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ventil.rs\/blog\/business\/in-2019-india-launched-its-first-vande-bharat-express-seven-years-later-came-the-sleeper-version-and-railways-now-plans-260-vande-sleeper-rakes-with-world-class-features\/","title":{"rendered":"In 2019, India launched its first Vande Bharat Express; seven years later came the sleeper version, and Railways now plans 260 Vande sleeper rakes with world-class features"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"The first pair of Vande Bharat sleeper trains was launched earlier this year between Guwahati and Howrah.\">The first pair of Vande Bharat sleeper trains was launched earlier this year between Guwahati and Howrah.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/indian-railways\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Indian Railways<\/a>\u2019 first Vande Bharat Express was launched back in 2019 amid much fanfare. The chair car train became the face of modern train travel in India and now the Vande Bharat sleeper train is looking to replicate the success for overnight long-distance journeys.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"3\"\/>The first pair of Vande Bharat sleeper trains was launched earlier this year between Guwahati and Howrah. The second pair is undergoing trials and is expected to enter service soon. Reports suggest it may run between Bengaluru and Mumbai, though an official confirmation is awaited.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"5\"\/><span class=\"em\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">What is the status of the Vande Bharat sleeper train project and when will new trains be launched? We take a look:<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"7\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Project<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The first 10 Vande Bharat sleeper trains are being manufactured by BEML. <!-- -->These are 16 car rakes. Another 50 trains will be rolled out by ICF Chennai, which will have 24 coaches and will enable much longer overnight journeys with a pantry car.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"13\"\/>ICF GM Manish Agarwal recently said that the production drawings for structural and fabrication assemblies, coach-to-coach interfaces and under frame equipment layouts have been prepared for the indigenous 24-car Vande Bharat Sleeper transit to be produced shortly.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"16\"\/>Apart from this a contract for manufacturing 200 Vande Bharat sleeper trains has been awarded by Indian Railways to two consortiums &#8211; Kinet will make 120 trains, and the Titagarh-BHEL JV will make 80 rakes.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"18\"\/><\/p>\n<div data-pos=\"0\" class=\"id-r-component iIpbx undefined  &#10;        \">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Vande Sleeper\" msid=\"133702533\" imgsize=\"734652\" resizemode=\"4\" width=\"\" title=\"Vande Sleeper Interior\" placeholdersrc=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/83033472.cms\" offsetvertical=\"0\" placeholdermsid=\"47529300\" type=\"thumb\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/imgsize-734652,msid-133702533\/vande-sleeper.jpg\" data-api-prerender=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Vande Sleeper Interior<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>RVNL has joined hands with Russian firm Transmashholding (TMH) to establish Kinet Railway Solutions Ltd, an Indo-Russian joint venture that will manufacture 120 Vande Bharat sleeper trainsets at the Marathwada factory in Maharashtra. <!-- -->Each trainset will consist of 16 coaches.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"23\"\/>Manufacturing work is underway at the upgraded Marathwada Rail Coach Factory in Latur, with the first prototype of the Vande Bharat sleeper train expected to roll out in the current financial year, a senior official of Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has said.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"25\"\/>RVNL Chairman and Managing Director Saleem Ahmad disclosed this at the company\u2019s 23rd annual general meeting.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"27\"\/>The first prototype was originally scheduled to be ready by June 2026. <!-- -->The deadline has now been pushed to March 31 next year.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"31\"\/>Titagarh-BHEL JV has also indicated a roll out timeline of next year for the first prototype.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"33\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2><keyword id=\"38866273\" type=\"Denny\" weightage=\"20\" keywordseo=\"Vande-Bharat-sleeper-train-features\" source=\"keywords\">Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Features<\/keyword><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The new train has a design speed of 180 kmph, while its operational speed is 160 kmph, subject to the speed permitted on the route where it operates.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"36\"\/>Unlike conventional trains that rely on a locomotive, Vande Bharat sleeper trains use distributed power. This arrangement enables quicker acceleration and braking, which can raise average speeds and significantly cut travel time.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"39\"\/><\/p>\n<div data-pos=\"0\" class=\"id-r-component iIpbx undefined  &#10;        \">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Vande Sleeper First AC\" msid=\"133702571\" imgsize=\"843036\" resizemode=\"4\" width=\"\" title=\"Vande Bharat Sleeper First AC coach\" placeholdersrc=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/83033472.cms\" offsetvertical=\"0\" placeholdermsid=\"47529300\" type=\"thumb\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/imgsize-843036,msid-133702571\/vande-sleeper-first-ac.jpg\" data-api-prerender=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Vande Bharat Sleeper First AC coach<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The new train sets have better-than-Rajdhani Express features and aim to be a game-changer for overnight travel on the Indian Railways network:<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"42\"\/>\u25aa The Vande Bharat sleeper prototype currently consists of 16 coaches.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"44\"\/>\u25aa The train has 11 AC 3-tier coaches, four AC 2-tier coaches and one AC First Class coach.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"46\"\/>\u25aa It has been designed to operate at speeds of up to 160 kmph and has undergone testing at 180 kmph.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"48\"\/>\u25aa It is a semi-high-speed sleeper train drawing inspiration from contemporary European rail systems.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"51\"\/>\u25aa Cushioned berths and redesigned access to the upper berths have been provided to improve passenger comfort.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"53\"\/>\u25aa The coaches feature night lighting and integrated announcement systems along with display panels.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"55\"\/>\u25aa Onboard facilities include CCTV surveillance and modular pantry units.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"58\"\/>\u25aa The train is equipped with aircraft-style bio-vacuum toilets as well as separate washrooms designed for disabled passengers.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"61\"\/>\u25aa AC First Class coaches come with shower facilities and hot water.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"63\"\/>\u25aa Indigenous KAVACH anti-collision safety technology has been installed on the train.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"65\"\/>\u25aa A regenerative braking system helps improve energy efficiency.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"67\"\/>\u25aa Fully sealed gangways and automatic interconnecting doors help maintain air quality and temperature inside the coaches.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"69\"\/>\u25aa Each coach is provided with reading lights, charging points and refreshment tables.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"71\"\/>\u25aa The train doors are designed to open automatically at designated stations.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"73\"\/>\u25aa A Centralised Coach Monitoring System and an emergency communication system connecting passengers with the driver are also part of the train.<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/business\/india-business\/in-2019-india-launched-its-first-vande-bharat-express-seven-years-later-came-the-sleeper-version-and-railways-now-plans-260-vande-sleeper-rakes-with-world-class-features\/articleshow\/133702275.cms\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The first pair of Vande Bharat sleeper trains was launched earlier this year between Guwahati and Howrah. Indian Railways\u2019 first Vande Bharat Express was launched back in 2019 amid much fanfare. The chair car train became the face of modern train travel in India and now the Vande Bharat sleeper train is looking to replicate&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"more-link-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ventil.rs\/blog\/business\/in-2019-india-launched-its-first-vande-bharat-express-seven-years-later-came-the-sleeper-version-and-railways-now-plans-260-vande-sleeper-rakes-with-world-class-features\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &ldquo;In 2019, India launched its first Vande Bharat Express; seven years later came the sleeper version, and Railways now plans 260 Vande sleeper rakes with world-class features&rdquo;<\/span> &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5925,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-133702508,width-1280,height-720,resizemode-6,overlay-toi_sw,pt-32,y_pad-600\/photo.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[45,4543,44,4545,4544],"class_list":["post-5924","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","tag-indian-railways","tag-kinet-railway-solutions","tag-vande-bharat-express","tag-vande-bharat-sleeper-train","tag-vande-bharat-sleeper-train-features"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v17.8 (Yoast SEO v22.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>In 2019, India launched its first Vande Bharat Express; seven years later came the sleeper version, and Railways now plans 260 Vande sleeper rakes with world-class features - Breaking News<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/ventil.rs\/blog\/business\/in-2019-india-launched-its-first-vande-bharat-express-seven-years-later-came-the-sleeper-version-and-railways-now-plans-260-vande-sleeper-rakes-with-world-class-features\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"In 2019, India launched its first Vande Bharat Express; seven years later came the sleeper version, and Railways now plans 260 Vande sleeper rakes with world-class features\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The first pair of Vande Bharat sleeper trains was launched earlier this year between Guwahati and Howrah. 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