Vande Bharat sleeper a step closer to launch! New Indian Railways train leaves ICF Chennai for RDSO field trials

Vande Bharat

sleeper rolls out for trials! The first prototype

Vande Bharat sleeper train

set has left

ICF Chennai

for field trials by the RDSO, sources told TOI. The new Indian Railways train, manufactured by BEML in collaboration with ICF, had been undergoing quality and standard checks at ICF for the last 2 months.
As the name suggests, Vande Bharat sleeper is a sleeper variant of the Vande Bharat chair car trains. According to Indian Railways, the Vande Bharat sleeper will offer superior ride comfort compared to the premium Rajdhani Express trains. With a top speed of 160 kmph and a higher average speed, the Vande Bharat sleeper aims to revolutionize overnight travel on the Indian Railways network.
Sources told TOI that the Vande Bharat sleeper prototype will undergo extensive trials by RDSO on the Khajuraho to Mahabo section of Indian Railways. The train will be rolled out for commercial passenger operations once it has a safety clearance.

Vande Bharat sleeper: Top features

In a recent statement to the Rajya Sabha, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the Vande Bharat sleeper trains, designed for long and medium-distance travel, incorporate contemporary features and passenger facilities.
The notable specifications and amenities in Vande Bharat sleeper prototype include: