New Vande Bharat sleeper coach unveiled today, set for rollout in 3 months | See pics

Published on Sept 01, 2024 03:47 pm IST

Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday unveiled the prototype version of the Vande Bharat sleeper coach in Bengaluru at BEML's facility.

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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled the Vande Bharat sleeper coach prototype at the Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) facility in Bengaluru on Sunday. After testing the sleeper coach prototypes, mass production will commence. The prototypes will be dispatched this month, with inauguration expected in December.(source: DD News) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Sept 01, 2024 03:47 pm IST

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled the Vande Bharat sleeper coach prototype at the Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) facility in Bengaluru on Sunday. After testing the sleeper coach prototypes, mass production will commence. The prototypes will be dispatched this month, with inauguration expected in December.(source: DD News)

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The Vande Bharat sleeper train will feature 16 coaches, designed for overnight journeys covering 800 km to 1,200 km. Enhanced features include improved oxygen levels and virus protection.(via HT) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Sept 01, 2024 03:47 pm IST

The Vande Bharat sleeper train will feature 16 coaches, designed for overnight journeys covering 800 km to 1,200 km. Enhanced features include improved oxygen levels and virus protection.(via HT)

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A photo highlighted the loco pilot area of the sleeper coach. Vaishnaw noted that designing a new train is complex, with several new features introduced in the sleeper cars.(via HT) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Sept 01, 2024 03:47 pm IST

A photo highlighted the loco pilot area of the sleeper coach. Vaishnaw noted that designing a new train is complex, with several new features introduced in the sleeper cars.(via HT)

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The sleeper coach will undergo rigorous trials and testing within 10 days before further on-track testing. The train is anticipated to begin passenger operations in the next three months.(via HT) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Sept 01, 2024 03:47 pm IST

The sleeper coach will undergo rigorous trials and testing within 10 days before further on-track testing. The train is anticipated to begin passenger operations in the next three months.(via HT)

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Vaishnaw said that Railways is working on four configurations: Vande Bharat chair cars, sleeper cars, metro cars, and Amrit Bharat, which will transform rail travel.(via HT) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Sept 01, 2024 03:47 pm IST

Vaishnaw said that Railways is working on four configurations: Vande Bharat chair cars, sleeper cars, metro cars, and Amrit Bharat, which will transform rail travel.(via HT)

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During his visit to the BEML facility, Vaishnaw inspected the Vande Bharat sleeper coach and interacted with railway staff.(source: DD News) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Sept 01, 2024 03:47 pm IST

During his visit to the BEML facility, Vaishnaw inspected the Vande Bharat sleeper coach and interacted with railway staff.(source: DD News)

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Vaishnaw laid the foundation stone for a new Vande Bharat manufacturing unit at the BEML premises. (source: DD News) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Sept 01, 2024 03:47 pm IST

Vaishnaw laid the foundation stone for a new Vande Bharat manufacturing unit at the BEML premises. (source: DD News)

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