The Vande Bharat Sleeper Train has reached a new milestone by reaching a top speed of 180 km per hour during its trial runs for the last three days. According to media sources, these trains would start operating in May of this year, even though the trials would conclude by the end of January.
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw posted a video on Friday showing the train reaching a maximum speed of 180 km/h during its numerous tests.
Vande Bharat (Sleeper) testing at 180 kmph pic.twitter.com/ruVaR3NNOt
— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) January 2, 2025
Vande Bharat Breaks Record
On Thursday, the Vande Bharat sleeper train traveled 30 kilometers in its loaded state between Kota and Laban in Rajasthan's Bundi district.
The minister posted a video showing the water level in a glass kept in the moving train remaining stationary while the locomotive reached a steady 180-kilometer max speed.
According to the Ministry of Railways, on January 1, a trial run of 40 km between Rohal Khurd and Kota was carried out, during which the train reached a maximum speed of 180 km/h. On the other hand, there were peaks of 170 km/h and 160 km/h on the Kota-Nagda and Rohal Khurd-Chau Mahla portions, where the trial was held on the same day.
When Will Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains be Launched?
The trial run, which the RDSO, Lucknow, is overseeing, will run until the end of the month before the service is made accessible to rail passengers nationwide.
The Ministry stated that after these tests are completed, the Railway Safety Commissioner will assess the train at its top speed.
"Vande Bharat trains will only be formally certified and turned over to Indian Railways for induction and regular service after passing the last stage," the ministry stated.
Special Features of Vande Bharat Sleeper Train
Vande Bharat Trains have facilities including on-board Wi-Fi, ultra-comfortable beds, automatic doors, and an aircraft-like design.
🚄 Train journey redefined with comfort, safety and innovation.✨
— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) September 2, 2024
Vande Bharat Sleeper Express, features we must know!🧵👇🏻 pic.twitter.com/zXgusgLKLi
There are currently 136 medium- and short-distance Vande Bharat trains operating throughout the nation.
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