Vande Bharat AC Sleeper First Class: You will get the fun of airplane in the train! Here is what Vande Bharat's sleeping class looks like from the inside.

Indian Railways will soon introduce the sleeper version of Vande Bharat Express. Until now only available as a chair car, this train will now become even more convenient for long-distance overnight journeys. Since its launch in 2019, Vande Bharat Express is known for its speed and comfort. Now, its sleeper variant brings a perfect blend of luxury and technology to the passengers. A prototype of the first AC coach of Vande Bharat Sleeper train was recently unveiled at the 16th International Railway Equipment Exhibition (IREE) 2025 held in New Delhi. Designed by an Indo-Russian joint venture called Kinect Railway Solutions, the model offers a sophisticated, attractive and passenger-friendly appearance. Before starting public operations, extensive testing will be conducted by the Research Design and Standards Organization (RDSO), and approval will only be given after all safety and performance standards have been met. Interior Features Premium First Class Cabin Comfortable Seats and Berths Water Bottle Storage Reading Lights and Charging Points Automatic Doors and Aircraft-like Interior Train Speed ​​and Features Operating Speed: 160 km/h Maximum Speed: 180 km/h Passenger Capacity: About 1,128 Safety Measures and Features It has crash bumpers and deformation tubes. Fireproof walls were installed between the compartments. The train will have Wi-Fi, modern berths and airline-like interior. Possibility of running on this route first Although the routes are not yet decided but reports suggest that this train may run between Delhi and Patna where the number of passengers is more. The estimated time of departure is 20:00 and arrival time in Delhi is 07:30. There will be an interruption of 2-3 minutes at small stations. It is expected to have a slightly longer disruption at major stations like Delhi Cantt and Jaipur. Vande Bharat Sleeper Train will have a total of 16 coaches: First AC Second AC (2 tier) Third AC (3 tier) Vande Bharat 2 They manufacture this train. This train is manufactured by BEML (Bharat Earth Movers Limited). Design and technical support is provided by Chennai-based Integral Coach Factory (ICF). Kinect Railway Solutions has been awarded the contract to build 120 such trains at a total cost of $6.5 billion (approximately ₹54,000 crore). It is being built in Latur, Maharashtra. Fares are expected to be around 10-15% higher than Rajdhani Express trains, and will vary depending on the route and class. Share this story Tags