New Delhi: A video post shared by Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Railways of India, on X, showed a Vande Bharat Sleeper train zooming past at 180 kmph during a tail run. The train has also been tested on curved tracks and is undergoing trial runs in Kota, Rajasthan. In 2024, Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled the Vande Bharat Sleeper.
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Vande Bharat (Sleeper) testing at 180 kmph pic.twitter.com/ruVaR3NNOt
— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) January 2, 2025
अनुसंधान अभिकल्प मानक संगठन,लखनऊ टीम, परिचालन विभाग के सहयोग से कोटा से लबान वन्दे भारत एक्सप्रेस स्लीपर रैक का गति परीक्षण 130 से 180 किमी प्रति घंटा की अलग-अलग रफ्तार पर उक्त स्लीपर रैक के विभिन्न तकनीकी मानकों के विश्लेषण के लिए किया । #IndianRailways @RailMinIndia pic.twitter.com/97ZxsZwVJ1
— West Central Railway (@wc_railway) January 2, 2025
Vande Bharat Sleeper Train: High-Speed Trial Results & Performance
Important factors such as braking efficiency, air suspension, and coupler force were also tested during the trials. The tests began at a speed of 130 km/h and were gradually increased to 140, 150, and 160 km/h by January 1. On January 2, the train reached a speed of 180 km/h over a 40 km stretch between Kota and Laban, simulating real operational conditions with weight equivalent to passengers.
The Vande Bharat sleeper train is currently in its second phase of trials in the West Central Railway Zone. The Research Designs & Standards Organisation (RDSO) based in Lucknow is in charge of these trials.
Last week, the RDSO completed oscillation trials in the Jhansi Division, where they tested speeds up to 115 km/h under different configurations, including loaded and empty modes, with both inflated and deflated settings.
Key Features & Amenities of the Vande Bharat Sleeper Class
The first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train has 16 coaches, including AC first-class, AC two-tier, and AC three-tier classes, and can accommodate over 800 passengers.
The train features comfortable seating, foldable tables and plenty of legroom.
Safety features include a Black Box to monitor performance and a Vigilance Control Device that requires driver interaction every minute.
The HVAC systems keep consistent temperatures, and bio-digester tanks ensure cleanliness throughout the journey.
Garbage compactors and serviced toilets designed for different preferences enhance cleanliness.
Premium passengers can enjoy shower facilities, which add convenience for long trips.
The Ministry of Railways has not finalised the Vande Bharat Sleeper train route. Suggested routes include New Delhi-Pune and New Delhi-Srinagar, among others.
India’s Vande Bharat Sleeper train reaches 180 kmph during the trial run. Rigorous testing included various speeds and conditions, evaluating braking, suspension, and coupler forces. The 16-coach train boasts advanced features like a black box, bio-digester tanks, and shower facilities. Biz News Business News – Personal Finance News, Share Market News, BSE/NSE News, Stock Exchange News Today
