Vande Bharat Sleeper Train: From features to technology to speed, everything we know about latest addition to Vande Bharat portfolio
Vande Bharat Sleeper Class Trains: The new Vande Bharat Sleeper Train, a recent addition to the Indian Railways' Vande Bharat Express service, sets a new standard for rail travel with its blend of advanced technology and comfort. Capable of speeds up to 160 km/h, it combines aesthetic appeal with functional excellence. All materials used meet the highest fire safety standards. Here are the key features and images of the latest Vande Bharat Sleeper train.
Vande Bharat Sleeper Class Trains: The latest addition to the Indian Railways Vande Bharat Express train service, the highly-anticipated Vande Bharat Sleeper Train offers a combination of advanced technology and comfort while setting a new standard for rail travel in the country. Boasting a maximum speed to the tune of 160 kilometers per hour, the Vande Bharat Sleeper trains have been meticulously designed to combine aesthetic appeal with functional excellence. All materials and components used in the train set adhere to the highest fire safety standards, according to an official statement.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State for Railways Veeranna Somanna have provided glimpses of the Vande Bharat Sleeper Version train set being produced at BEML Bengaluru.
Here are some of the key features and images of the latest addition to the Indian Railways’ Vande Bharat portfolio, the Vande Bharat Sleeper:
Vande Bharat Sleeper Features With Images | World-class facilities & superior interiors
The Vande Bharat Sleeper train boasts a passenger experience at par with European standards.
Set to revolutionise long-distance rail travel in India, this segment meets new benchmarks for comfort, safety, and efficiency.
Vande Bharat Sleeper Features With Images | Key features
Austenitic Stainless steel Train set
Crash worthy features in Train set for passenger safety
Best-in-class interiors with GFRP panels
Vande Bharat Sleeper Features With Images | Key features
Aerodynamic exterior looks
Modular pantry
Fire safety as per EN 45545 (hazard level 3)
Vande Bharat Sleeper Features With Images | Key features
Special berths and toilets for differently abled
Automatic exterior passenger doors
Sensor based intercommunication doors
Vande Bharat Sleeper Features With Images | Key features
Remotely operated Fire barrier doors at end wall
Ergonomically designed odour free toilet system
Toilet for driving crew
Shower with hot water in 1st AC car
Vande Bharat Sleeper Features With Images | Key features
Integrated Reading light with USB Charging provision
Public announcement and visual information system
Modern passenger amenities
Spacious luggage room
Vande Bharat Sleeper Features With Images | Top speed
The Vande Bharat Sleeper train has recorded maximum operational speeds of 160 kmph and 180 kmph during service and testing, respectively.
Vande Bharat Sleeper Features With Images | Number & type of berths
Here are some key details about the number and type of berths in the upcoming Vande Bharat Sleeper train service.
Vande Bharat 2.0 | Safety features & more
The Vande Bharat 2.0 was launched on September 30, 2022, with the first train flagged off by the Prime Minister from Gandhinagar to Mumbai. The second generation Vande Bharat trains can reach speeds of as high as 180 kmph and are lighter at 392 tonnes compared to the previous 430 tonnes.
The trains come with a host of safety features, including the KAVACH train collision avoidance system, emergency windows, platform cameras, safety certifications, aerosol-based fire detection and suppression systems, Improved floodproofing for under-slung equipment, and multiple emergency lights per coach to tackle electrical failure situations.