The trial of the much awaited Vande Bharat Sleeper train has been completed. The Railway Board said on Thursday that the first 16-Kar Vande Bharat sleeper train set to successfully complete the long distance testing on January 15, now the Commission for Autumn and Railway Safety Commissioner of Research Design and Standard Organization (RDSO) Waiting for approval of According to PTI news, before the operation of the train, the RDSO will issue a final certificate after analyzing the test run. The Railway Safety Commissioner will evaluate the train at its maximum speed.
Construction of first Vande India sleeper train set complete
According to the Railway Board, the first 16-Kar Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Set has successfully completed the rigorous test by RDSO for a distance of 540 km in Mumbai-Ahmedabad section on 15 January. Integral Coach Factory, Chennai has completed construction of India’s first Vande India sleeper train set on December 17, 2024. Within a fortnight, the train was brought to the Kota Division and was successfully tested for a short distance of 30 to 40 kilometers for three consecutive days in the first week of the last month, where it gave a comfortable journey at a high speed of 180 km per hour. Got experience.
Nine and Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Set production fixed
The board said, long distance testing has also been extremely successful. After successful testing of prototypes, production of nine and Vande India sleeper train sets between April and December 2025 is determined. These trains will set new standards in terms of efficiency and convenience for long distance passengers. According to the board, to carry forward this ambitious rollout, Indian Railways has placed a major order of propulsion electrix on December 17, 2024 for 50 rakes of 24-Kar Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Set.
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The order has been given to two major Indian manufacturers, who are likely to be ready in a 2 -year time limit. These two firms are Medha and Elstom which will supply the propulsion system for 33 and 17 rakes respectively. In view the board said, the 24-Kar Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Set production will begin in 2026-27, which will further strengthen India’s self-sufficiency in railway technology. These Vande Bharat sleeper trains have been designed with features like automatic doors, extremely comfortable berths, on board wifi and aircraft.
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