Indian Railways has taken a huge step for long distance passengers. Now preparations to run 260 Vande Bharat sleeper trains across the country have been finalized. These trains are being made especially for night travel, which will save time for passengers and make the journey comfortable. The work of manufacturing these trains is being done jointly by BEML and Integral Coach Factory (ICF) of Chennai. By the end of 2026, 12 such trains will start running on the tracks.
What are the fare and ticket booking rules?
Railways has made a lot of changes in the old rules for these new trains. The facilities have been improved keeping the common man in mind, but the method of booking will be slightly different. According to the Railway Board, the fare will be decided according to the distance.
No Waiting, No RAC: Waiting or RAC tickets will not be available in these trains. Passengers will be given only confirmed seats.
Digital Booking: Tickets can be booked only online or digitally.
Rent: There will be a minimum charge of 400 kms. The 3AC fare for a journey of 400 kilometers will be around Rs 960.
Relief to the elderly: The system will give priority in giving lower berths to men above 60 years of age and women above 45 years of age.
How important is speed and features?
Vande Bharat sleeper trains will be ahead of Rajdhani trains not only in appearance but also in speed and safety. Modern technology has been used in it for the safety of passengers.
This train can run at a speed of 160 kilometers per hour, which will reduce the travel time considerably. For safety, ‘Kavach’ system (KAVACH) and special fire barrier doors have been installed to prevent fire. To keep the air inside the coach clean, UV-C lamps have been used, which destroys germs. Special toilets and comfortable stairs to climb to the upper berth have been made for the disabled.