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India.com
4 days ago
- India.com
Good news for Delhi, Mumbai and Pune as Indian Railways plans to launch 10 Vande Bharat Sleeper trains by..., important routes may include....
Vande Bharat Sleeper Train (Image: X) Vande Bharat Sleeper trains launch: In a significant good news for the residents of New Delhi, Pune, Mumbai and Kolkata, the Indian Railways is expected to launch ten Vande Bharat Sleeper trains in the ongoing financial year (FY 25-26). Manufactured in a collaboration with Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML), the new ultra-modern trains are expected to provide world-class facilities at afforable routes. 'We expect to roll out 10 Vande Bharat Sleeper trains in the ongoing financial year. These trains are being manufactured in a collaboration with BEML', a senior railway official was quoted as saying about the launch of the Vande Bharat Sleeper trains by a report carried by ETNow. Although the routes of the trains have not been officially announced, important routes like New Delhi-Howrah, Sealdah-New Delhi, New Delhi-Pune, New Delhi-Mumbai, and New Delhi-Secunderabad are expected to be part of it. Readers should also note that the official announcement about the launch will be mad by the Railway Board (RB). Vande Bharat sleeper train- Top Speed In a significant achievement for the Indian Railways, the Modi government recently announced that the Vande Bharat sleeper train achieved a peak speed of 180 km per hour in its multiple trials in the last three days. Sharing a video of a successful trial in Kota Division, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, mentioned the speed in a post on X. The video shows a full glass of water adjacent to a mobile on a plain surface inside a Vande Bharat sleeper train. The static water level can be seen in the video as the train achieves near constant peak speed of 180 km per hour, a report by IANS news agency said. Notably, passengers are already enjoying reclining seats and world-class travel experience through 136 Vande Bharat trains running across the country on medium and short distances and the new Vande Bharat Sleeper trains are expected to go near the top speed. (With inputs from agencies)
India.com
24-05-2025
- India.com
First Vande Bharat sleeper train to run on this route, ticket price likely to be..., top speed to be...
First Vande Bharat sleeper train to cover distance of 1667 km in..., to run between... New Delhi Secunderabad Vande Bharat Sleeper Train: There is good news for the passengers waiting for Vande Bharat Sleeper Train. Indian Railways is going to launch the country's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train soon. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav unveiled this train in September 2024. This train has been equipped with Integral Coach Factory Technology by BEML. According to a report by ET Now, Indian Railways is planning to run this train on many routes including the New Delhi-Secunderabad route. After Rajdhani and Duronto Express, Vande Bharat Sleeper will be the third premium train on this route. This train will cover the distance of 1667 km from New Delhi to Secunderabad in less than 20 hours. Vande Bharat Sleeper train has been designed to run at a speed of 160 kmph. After the launch of this train, Vande Bharat Sleeper will be the fastest train on this route. After this, Rajdhani and Duronto Express will be there. At which stations will the train stop? The New Delhi-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Sleeper train will complete its journey by stopping at other major stations including Agra Cantt, Gwalior, Veerangna Laxmibai Jhansi, Bhopal, Itarsi, Nagpur, Balharshah and Kazipat Junction. How much will the fare be? According to the report, this Vande Bharat Sleeper train will have a total of 16 coaches. These will include 11 third AC, 4 second AC and 1 first AC coach. The fare of the third AC coach is expected to be around Rs 3600, the fare of the second AC coach is Rs 4800 and the fare of the first AC coach is expected to be around Rs 6000. This train will leave from New Delhi at around 08:50 pm, the next day this train is expected to reach Secunderabad at around 08:00 pm.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
BHEL-TRSL Vande Sleeper project gains steam
Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited ( BHEL ) inaugurated a dedicated production line for the Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains on Friday. A TRSL statement said this manufacturing facility is in Uttarpara, Kolkata, West Bengal. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack Pakistan suspends Simla pact: What it means & who's affected What is India's defence muscle if it ever has to attack? Can Pakistan afford a full-scale war with India? 'With production now underway at the Uttarpara plant , the prototype of Vande Bharat Sleeper trains are expected to roll out in the next calendar year,' TRSL said. This production line has been set up after the Indian Railways awarded a design and manufacture contract for 80 Vande Bharat Sleeper train sets under a consortium between TRSL and BHEL. The total value of this project is around Rs 24,000 crore including long-term maintenance of 35 years, TRSL said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3 Reasons to Plug This Into Your Home Today elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Learn More Undo 'As the only site in the country equipped to produce both stainless steel and aluminium coaches under one roof, it currently has an annual capacity of 300 coaches, which is being scaled up to 850 to meet increasing demand,' TRSL added.
News18
21-04-2025
- News18
Delhi-Howrah In Under 15 Hours? Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Set To Debut With 160kmph Top Speed
Vande Bharat Sleeper Train: Once operational, this train will be the third premium service on this stretch, after the Rajdhani Express and the Duronto Express. Indian Railways is all set to roll out the Vande Bharat Sleeper train, the latest addition to its premium fleet. Built by BEML using ICF (Integral Coach Factory) technology, this new train was officially unveiled by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in September 2024. Delhi to Howrah in Under 15 Hours One of the first routes to get this sleeper service will be New Delhi to Howrah. Covering a stretch of 1,449 km, the train is expected to complete the journey in less than 15 hours. It will run at a top speed of 160 kmph as per ET Now. Once launched, it will be the third premium train on this busy route, joining the ranks of the Rajdhani Express and Duronto Express. Important Stops Along the Way The Vande Bharat Sleeper will make halts at key stations, including: Kanpur Central Prayagraj Junction DD Upadhyaya Junction Gaya Junction Dhanbad Junction Asansol Junction What's Inside? Coach Details & Ticket Prices Departure & Arrival Timings Here's the expected timetable for the Vande Bharat Sleeper: First Published:
