New Chapter in Rail Travel: Vande Bharat Sleeper Train offers fusion of advanced technology, comfort

New Delhi [India], September 2 : A first in India, the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train is a new expansion to the Vande Bharat portfolio, meticulously designed to combine aesthetic appeal with functional excellence, offering the passengers an experience on par with European standards and set to revolutionise long-distance rail travel in India.
According to an official release from the South Central Railway, "The Vande Bharat Sleeper Train offers a fusion of advanced technology and comfort, setting a new standard for rail travel. The train will run at a maximum speed of 160 kilometres per hour, ensuring a swift and graceful journey."
Crafted with world-class facilities and superior interiors, the Vande Bharat Sleeper train set marks a significant leap forward in India's rail capabilities, offering a passenger experience on par with European standards.
All materials and components used in the train set adhere to the highest fire safety standards.
Set to revolutionise long-distance rail travel in India, this segment meets new benchmarks for comfort, safety, and efficiency. The Vande Bharat Sleeper train is equipped with a range of world-class features.
These features include austenitic stainless steel train sets, crash worthy features in train sets for passenger safety, best-in-class interiors with GFRP panels, aerodynamic exterior looks, modular pantry, fire safety, special berths and toilets for differently abled, automatic exterior passenger doors, sensor based intercommunication doors, remotely operated fire barrier doors at the end wall, an ergonomically designed odour free toilet system, modern passenger amenities and spacious luggage rooms, among others.
Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State for Railways V Somanna introduced the production of the Vande Bharat Sleeper Version train set at Bharat Earth Movers Limited, (BEML), Bengaluru.
Earlier on August 31, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off three Vande Bharat trains via video conferencing and said that the expansion of Vande Bharat trains reflects our nation's progress towards the goal of Viksit Bharat with modernity and speed.
The three routes on which PM Modi flagged off trains are Meerut - Lucknow, Madurai - Bengaluru and Chennai - Nagercoil.
Speaking on the occasion, PM Modi said, "Today, from the north to the south, another chapter is being added to the country's journey of development. The expansion of Vande Bharat trains reflects our nation's progress towards the goal of a developed India with modernity and speed. These trains have provided connectivity to important religious places in the country. The Temple City of Madurai is now directly connected to the IT City of Bengaluru via Vande Bharat. This train will also prove beneficial for pilgrims."
"On the Chennai-Nagercoil route, students, farmers, and IT professionals will greatly benefit. Wherever the convenience of Vande Bharat has reached, the number of tourists has increased, which means that there has been a rise in the income of businesses and shopkeepers. New employment opportunities are also being created in our region," he added.
Further, the Prime Minister asserted that to achieve the goal of Viksit Bharat, the rapid development of southern states is crucial.