Railway Minister said that the trial of Vande Bharat Sleeper Train is going to start soon and after that it will be operated on various railway routes of the country. Vande Bharat Sleeper trains will be run on long rail routes.
Vande Bharata Sleeper Train: The prototype of Vande Bharata Sleeper Train has been revealed. This train is going to be very special. It is planned to be commissioned by November 15 and will be sent to Lucknow RDSO for testing and trials. Currently 78 Vande Bharata trains are operating as intercity express trains across the country.
Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains Like Rajdhani Express, it will be fully air-conditioned. It will have 16 sleeper coaches. It has been designed for long distance. It has been prepared at a cost of Rs 120 crore. The design was prepared by ICF engineers and the rake has been manufactured by BEML. This rake includes 11 3AC, 4 2AC and one first-class coach. The total capacity of this train is 823 passengers.
#WATCH | Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai will be rolling out the Vande Bharat sleeper coaches soon pic.twitter.com/tcvYxKd4g5
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How special is this train compared to Rajdhani Express:
Speed - Vande Bharat Sleeper train can reach a speed of 160 km/h. It can pick up its speed sooner than Rajdhani Express. Due to this, the travel time for passengers will be less.
Comfortable- The beds in Vande Bharat sleeper trains are designed with better cushioning. It is better than the beds found in Rajdhani. Apart from this, extra cushioning has been provided on the sides of each bed to facilitate better sleep.
Upper berth – Indian Railways has said that the new Vande Bharat sleeper train has been designed giving priority to passenger comfort. An easier staircase has been built to reach the upper berth compared to Rajdhani.
Automatic Train- Vande Bharat Sleeper is an automatic train. It has driver’s cabin at both ends. This does not require a locomotive to pull the train. Rajdhani Express requires a locomotive. Due to this design, the turnaround time at the final stations is reduced. This increases efficiency.
Automatic doors- Vande Bharat Sleeper train will have automatic entry and exit doors for passengers. It will be controlled by the driver. Additionally, there will also be automatic interconnecting doors between the coaches, which will further enhance the convenience and safety of passengers.
Toilet- Vande Bharat Sleeper train has a bio-vacuum toilet system. It has modular touch-free fittings. There will be a shower cubicle facility for passengers traveling in the First AC coach.
Jerk-free journey- Railway officials said that passengers will get a jerk-free and smooth travel experience in Vande Bharat Sleeper trains. This experience will be better than Rajdhani trains.
Other Features-
- – Kavach Train Collision Avoidance System
- – Emergency Talk Back Unit from Passenger to Driver Cabin
- – GPS based LED Display
- – Huge Luggage Space with Charging Socket
- – Explosion-proof Lithium-ion Battery
- – Vigilance Control Device and Event Recorder
- – 3 hours emergency backup in case of overhead line power failure
