Indian Railways is ready to redefine long-distance train travel with its brand-new Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains — a perfect blend of speed, technology, and comfort. After the huge success of the Vande Bharat Express (chair-car version), this sleeper variant marks the next evolution in modern rail journeys across India.
What is the Bharat Sleeper Train?
The Vande Bharat Sleeper is a new version of the semi-high-speed Vande Bharat Express, designed especially for overnight journeys. Instead of only seats, this version will feature sleeping berths similar to Rajdhani trains — but with modern interiors, better comfort, and faster travel.
Indian Railways aims to gradually replace Rajdhani Express and other premium long-distance services with this high-tech train model.
Manufacturing and Production
The Vande Bharat Sleeper is being built by BEML (Bharat Earth Movers Limited) and Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai.
- The first prototype was unveiled in September 2024.
- Trial runs have been successfully completed on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad route
- Indian Railways plans to roll out nine new sleeper trains by the end of 2025.
Why It’s Special
- Comfortable and luxurious overnight journeys
- Airline-like experience at a fraction of the price
- Faster travel between metros and major cities
- Completely ‘Make in India’ manufactured
- Eco-friendly design with reduced energy consumption
Expected Routes (Phase 1)
The first few routes likely to get Vande Bharat Sleeper services are:
- Delhi – Mumbai
- Howrah – Delhi
- Chennai – Bengaluru
- Mumbai – Ahmedabad
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Challenges Ahead
Minor design improvements are still underway (window curtains, berth spacing, etc.)
Tracks and signalling systems need further upgrades for high-speed operations.
Maintenance and cleanliness will be key to long-term success.
Conclusion
The Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains represent the dawn of a new era in Indian Railways — one that combines luxury, safety, and speed.
It’s not just another train — it’s a symbol of India’s modern engineering and self-reliant growth.
When these trains begin running by the end of 2025, passengers will experience an entirely new standard of overnight travel
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