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Vande Bharat (Sleeper) Express | |
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Overview | |
Service type | Inter-city semi-high-speed rail |
Status | Trial-Run stages before Operations |
Predecessor | Rajdhani Express |
First service | TBD |
Website | indianrail |
Route | |
Line(s) used | 0 |
On-board services | |
Class(es) | First AC (1A) Second AC (2A) Third AC (3A) |
Sleeping arrangements |
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Catering facilities | On-board catering |
Observation facilities | Wide Windows |
Entertainment facilities |
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Other facilities |
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Technical | |
Rolling stock | Vande Bharat (sleeper trainset) |
Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge |
Electrification | 25 kV 50 Hz AC Overhead line |
Operating speed | 160 km/h (99 mph) (maximum) |
Vande Bharat (Sleeper) Express is a planned medium to long-distance superfast express service by Indian Railways. It will be a reserved, air-conditioned sleeper service connecting cities that are 800 km (500 mi) to 1,200 km (750 mi) apart. It would be operated by self-propelling trainsets, designed and manufactured in India. The trainsets are expected to operate at speeds of 160 km/h (99 mph). The first prototype was rolled out by BEML in September 2024 and it is expected to enter commercial service in December 2024.