Indian Railways to redesign Vande Bharat
Indian Railways is set to introduce a new sleeper variant of the popular Vande Bharat Express, expanding its premium train offerings. The Integral Coach Factory in Chennai is working on creating a prototype sleeper Vande Bharat train, which should be rolled out in around 24 months.
Manufacturing of 200 Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Sets
A significant initiative is underway to manufacture 200 Vande Bharat sleeper train sets, with the consortium of Rail Vikas Nigam Limited and Russia’s TMH securing the contract for 120 trains and Titagarh Wagons and BHEL winning the contract for the remaining 80 train sets.
Insights into the Vande Bharat sleeper train project
In an exclusive interview with Times of India, Alok Kumar Misra, the Director of Kinet SPV and GM (Mechanical) at RVNL, provides valuable insights into the Vande Bharat sleeper train project. The video interview highlights the superiority of Vande Bharat sleeper trains over Rajdhani Express trains in terms of features, average speed, and maintenance.
Tentative timeline
Misra shared details on the anticipated timeline for the first prototype of the Vande Bharat sleeper train and explained RVNL’s strategic decision to enter the coach manufacturing domain. The ambitious Rs 35,000 crore project involves manufacturing 120 Vande Bharat sleeper variant train sets and ensuring their maintenance for a duration of 35 years.
More comfortable
The introduction of sleeper Vande Bharat trains aims to offer passengers faster and more comfortable overnight travel options, potentially replacing Rajdhani Express trains in the long run.
Promising a Brighter Future for Indian Railways
The Vande Bharat sleeper trains hold the promise of a brighter future for Indian Railways, with the ambitious project set to transform overnight travel experiences for passengers and potentially revolutionize the railway network.
Source By: economictimes
