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

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

TOI Business Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Dec 17, 2024, 11:31 IST

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The first Vande Bharat sleeper train prototype has been dispatched for field trials after undergoing quality checks. Manufactured by BEML and ICF, it boasts a 160 kmph top speed, enhanced safety features, and improved passenger comfort, aiming to surpass Rajdhani Express.

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

Vande Bharat sleeper will offer superior ride comfort compared to the premium Rajdhani Express trains.

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:

KAVACH installation
Jerk free rides with secure semi permanent couplers
Better ride comfort with more comfortable berths, redesigned ladder for access to upper berths
Compliance with EN-45545 HL3 fire safety protocols
Anti Climbers with shock absorption
EN standard-compliant carbody with enhanced safety design
Energy-efficient regenerative braking mechanism
Superior operational speed with improved acceleration and deceleration
Emergency communication system linking passengers with Train Manager/Loco Pilot
Specially designed facilities for Passengers with Restricted Mobility (PRM) in end driving coaches
Automatic door system with central controls and sealed gangways
Integrated Coach Monitoring System overseeing amenities like Air conditioning and Saloon Lighting
Security cameras throughout all carriages

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