Vande Bharat (Sleeper) Express

Vande Bharat (Sleeper) Express
BEML made First Prototype of the train
Overview
Service type	Inter-city semi-high-speed rail
Status	Trial-Run stages before Operations
Predecessor	Rajdhani Express
First service	TBD
Website	indianrail.gov.in
Route
Line(s) used	0
On-board services
Class(es)	First AC (1A) Second AC (2A) Third AC (3A)
Sleeping arrangements	Airline style Sleeping seats
Catering facilities	On-board catering
Observation facilities	Wide Windows
Entertainment facilities	On-board WiFi Infotainment system
Other facilities	Automatic doors Electric outlets Reading lights Smoke alarms CCTV Odour control Sensor base water taps Bio-vacuum toilets Roller blinds
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.