Vande Bharat Sleeper train running from Patna, Bihar to Delhi is being developed as a new premium night travel service of Indian Railways. The train will have a total of 16 coaches, which include 11 AC-3 coaches, 4 AC-2 coaches and 1 AC-1 coach. The entire train will have a total of 827 berths: 611 in AC-3, 188 in AC-2 and 24 in AC-1. As the number of passengers increases, Railways can add more coaches to this train as per the need.
It is expected that this Vande Bharat train will provide premium experience to the passengers at low fares. The first two rakes of Vande Bharat sleeper train are almost ready at the BEML factory in Bengaluru. The first rake will be delivered on December 12, after which it will be operated for trial runs on the Delhi-Patna route. The aim of the Railways is to make this train operational before the New Year, so that the passengers of Bihar and Delhi will get a new option for fast and comfortable travel throughout the night.
It will leave from Delhi in the evening and reach Patna in the morning.
This train will run six days a week. It will leave from Patna in the evening and reach Delhi in the morning, and similarly it will leave from Delhi in the evening and reach Patna in the morning. It has been designed keeping in mind comfort, speed and premium experience. This Vande Bharat will be able to run at a speed of 160 kmph and its top speed is 180 kmph. The biggest advantage of the train is its high speed and short stop-start time, which reduces travel time.
Currently, 164 chair car Vande Bharat trains are running in the country, which are manufactured at the ICF factory in Chennai. This new sleeper version is designed for long distance and overnight journeys, as a long standing demand from passengers. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav told Parliament that the sleeper Vande Bharat has been designed and manufactured in the country, and trials of two rakes are underway. Facilities like flight and modern hotel
The interior design of the train has been designed to provide flight-like and modern hotel-like facilities to the passengers. Every berth is equipped with a USB reading lamp, so that one can read at night without disturbing others. The Real-Time Passenger Information System will provide train location, next station and other important information through screen and audio. Wi-Fi and infotainment will also be available throughout the journey. A modular pantry has been created to ensure fresh food is available.
These special facilities will be available in the coach:
The bio-vacuum toilet will run on a touch-free system, and the first AC will also have hot water showers. Ergonomic stairs have been installed to reach the upper berth, making it easy to climb up and down. Special arrangements have been made for PRM-friendly toilets and berths for the disabled and elderly. Vande Bharat is also very modern in terms of sleeper safety.
