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This article talks about the launch of India’s first Vande Bharat sleeper trains, set to start in January, and plans for more trains by March.
The Indian Railways is gearing up to launch its first sleeper version of the Vande Bharat train in January. This is an exciting update for travelers looking for comfortable overnight journeys.
The aim of introducing sleeper coaches is to meet a long-standing demand from passengers. These trains will allow people to travel overnight, which was not possible with the current daytime-only chair-car versions.
Passengers can expect the first sleeper train with two coaches to be available for travel in January. A second sleeper train is already being tested in Ahmedabad. This means more options for those planning night trips.
Currently, the Vande Bharat trains are limited to daytime travel, and there are 92 of them across the country. The new sleeper trains are being built at the Integrated Coach Factory in Perambur, which produces a large number of coaches every year.
By the end of March, eight more sleeper trains are planned to be ready. There are also talks of adding a service with a single sleeper coach on the Bangalore to Kanyakumari route, which will pass through Chennai.
Summary:
- The first Vande Bharat sleeper train launches in January.
- These trains will allow overnight travel for passengers.
- A second sleeper train is currently undergoing trials.
- Eight more sleeper trains are planned by the end of March.
- Discussions are on for a sleeper coach service from Bangalore to Kanyakumari.