Vande Bharat Sleeper Train: In September 2025, just before the holidays, India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train is expected to go into service. It transforms overnight rail travel in a way never seen before by fusing speed, comfort, and modern amenities. This eagerly awaited train service aims to emulate Vande Bharat’s semi-high-speed fleet’s long-distance success.

Railway Announcement on Vande Bharat:
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Sunday during a function in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, that the nation’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train would start service in September 2025. Vaishnaw stated that Vande Sleeper would arrive in September. This milestone signifies the next stage of Indian Railways’ modernization, following earlier innovations like the Namo Bharat, Amrit Bharat, and Vande Bharat Express services.

The Rewa–Pune Express, the Bhavnagar Terminus–Ayodhya Cantt Express, and a new train that would link Jabalpur and Raipur are the three further new train services that Vaishnaw has announced.

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Vande Bharat Sleeper Train features:
The following characteristics will be present in this semi-high-speed EMU (electric multiple unit), which is intended for long-distance overnight travel:

There are 16 coaches with a combined capacity of approximately 1,128 passengers, split into three classes: AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, and AC 3 Tier.

180 km/h is the top speed, which is significantly quicker than conventional midnight trains.

Key Amenities:
There are numerous comfort and technological features available with the Vande Bharat Sleeper:

1. Passenger information displays and audio and video announcements in real time.

2. Security CCTV cameras, accessible restrooms and berths, modular pantry units, and USB-enabled reading lights.

3. In a first for Indian Railways, the first AC carriages would have hot water showers.

4. Touch-free bio-vacuum toilets, accessible restrooms and berths for passengers with impairments, sensor-based doors, and talk-back devices.

5. Advanced safety features include Kavach anti-collision, emergency brakes, and anti-climbing technology.

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