Production of 9 more Vande Bharat Sleeper train sets between April and December 2025

After the successful trial of the prototype, the production of nine more Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Sets is scheduled between April and December 2025, official sources said.

This is as part of the ambitious plan of the Indian Railways to revolutionize long-distance travel with the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Set, a state-of-the-art addition to the country's fastest-growing fleet. These trains will set new benchmarks in efficiency and convenience for long-haul travellers.

Journey So Far…

The dream of a world-class, high-speed sleeper train is now a reality as the first 16-car Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Set successfully completed rigorous trials by the Research Designs & Standards Organisation (RDSO) on January 15,  2025 for 540 kilometre distance in Mumbai- Ahmedabad section. 

The Integral Coach Factory, Chennai completed manufacturing of India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train set last year on December 17.

Within a fortnight the train was brought to Kota division and was successfully tested for short distances of 30 to 40 kilometres for three days in a row in the first week of last month, where it achieved a comfortable travel experience at a high speed of 180 km per hour.

Road Ahead

To power this ambitious rollout, Indian Railways has placed a major order for propulsion electrics for 50 rakes of the 24-car Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Sets on  December 17, 2024. full-scale production of the 24-car Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Sets will commence in 2026-27, further strengthening India’s self-reliance in railway technology.

Features of the train

The train has 16 coaches divided into three classes: AC 1st Class, AC 2-Tier, and AC 3-Tier.

The train has a total capacity of 1,128 passengers.

The train has crash buffers, deformation tubes, and a fire barrier wall.

The train has automatic doors, cushioned berths, and onboard WiFi.