The Indian Railways is becoming more advanced. The central government has already introduced Vande Bharat trains. These trains have been launched on various routes across the country to help passengers reach their destinations faster. In addition to this, Vande Bharat sleeper trains are also getting ready for launch soon, offering world-class features.

On Sunday, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspected the new Vande Bharat sleeper coaches at BEML in Bengaluru. He mentioned that the Vande Bharat sleeper train would be launched within three months. He also stated that four configurations -Vande Bharat, Vande Bharat Chair Car, Vande Bharat Metro, and Vande Bharat Sleeper - would soon provide improved train services across the country. He mentioned that each version of Vande Bharat is being improved based on feedback from the public.

Vande Bharat sleeper train features:

The Vande Bharat sleeper train set is made of stainless steel and has been designed with enhanced safety features. Advanced crash elements like specially designed crash buffers and couplers have been installed. The train has been designed to withstand fire accidents as well.

The sleeper train has a total of 16 coaches, including 11 AC three-tier coaches with 611 berths, 4 AC two-tier coaches with 188 berths, and 24 berths in the AC first class. The Vande Bharat sleeper coach is being further upgraded. The interiors, panels, seats, and berths are all new. Key systems such as BEML electricals, propulsion, bogies, exterior plug doors, brake systems, and HVAC have been included. It has been designed to run at a speed of 160 km/h.

The sleeper version of Vande Bharat comes with world-class features like an integrated reading light with USB charging facilities, public announcement and visual information systems, inside display panels, security cameras, modular pantries, and specially designed berths and toilets. Special facilities are available for differently-abled passengers. The first AC class even has hot water showers. Other amenities include automatic exterior doors, sensor-based intercommunication doors, fire barrier doors operated by remote, ergonomically designed odor-free toilet systems, and toilets for the driving staff.

The Sleeper version of Vande Bharat train looks amazing. pic.twitter.com/vpIDgiPZ2j

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