follow us:
On Sunday, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw introduced the prototype of the highly anticipated Vande Bharat sleeper coach at the BEML facility in Bengaluru.
On Sunday, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw introduced the prototype of the highly anticipated Vande Bharat sleeper coach at the BEML facility in Bengaluru. This new coach is set to undergo a comprehensive 10-day trial period before further testing on the tracks.
Vaishnaw stated, “After Vande Bharat chair cars, we were working on Vande Bharat sleeper cars. Its manufacturing has now been completed. This train will go out for the trial and testing from the BEML facility today.”
During the unveiling, the Minister inspected the sleeper coach and engaged with the railway staff involved in its design and production. They emphasized significant improvements in speed, safety, and passenger amenities compared to existing sleeper coaches.
The Vande Bharat sleeper train is projected to be operational for passengers within three months. Following the successful completion of prototype testing, production will begin, with plans to launch two to three trains each month after an initial production phase of one-and-a-half years.
