Vande Bharat Sleeper Train: When will the Vande Bharat Sleeper train begin operating? Ashwini Vaishnav himself revealed the date.
Vande Bharat Sleeper: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav stated that Vande Bharat Sleeper trains will be launched soon. The second train is expected to be completed by mid-October.
Train passengers have been waiting for Vande Bharat Sleeper trains for quite some time. Now, good news has arrived. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has announced when the Vande Bharat Sleeper trains will begin operating on railway tracks. Let us tell you about it.
The Railway Minister gave this information.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav stated that Vande Bharat Sleeper trains will be launched soon. He stated that the second train is expected to be completed by mid-October, while the first train is ready for use after necessary tests and trial runs. The Railways is working on a plan to launch both trains simultaneously to ensure regular night travel services.
What is the current status?
Railway officials stated that the first train has successfully passed all tests and trial runs and is currently at the Shakur Basti Coach Depot in Delhi. Ashwini Vaishnav stated that the second train is being manufactured and will likely be ready by October 15th. He explained that both trains will be launched simultaneously. The second train is crucial to maintaining the continuity of regular services.
Which route will this train run on first?
According to the Railway Minister, "We are awaiting the second rake. Once we receive it, we will decide on the route and begin operations." It is believed that these trains will be launched on the New Delhi-Patna route in view of the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, which are scheduled to be held at the end of the year.
These features will be available in the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train.
Using Integral Coach Factory (ICF) technology, the state-owned company BEML has developed the Vande Bharat Sleeper train, which will have 16 coaches. These coaches will be divided into AC First Class, AC 2-Tier, and AC 3-Tier. It will be able to carry 1128 passengers at a time and will run at a maximum speed of 180 kmph, making it one of the fastest night train services in the country. The train will be equipped with world-class features, including integrated reading lights with USB charging, automatic announcement and visual information system, security cameras, modular pantry, and disabled-friendly berths and toilets.
