The Vande Bharat Sleeper Train is finally ready to begin service this month. Indian Railways is preparing to launch the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train on the Delhi–Patna route by the end of December. Two racks with 16 coaches each are being prepared at the BEML factory in Bengaluru, and the first rack will leave for Northern Railway on December 12. A trial run between Delhi and Patna will follow.
The train will have 16 coaches and 827 berths. It includes 11 third AC coaches, 4 second AC coaches, and 1 first AC coach. The comfortable design aims to give passengers a smooth overnight journey. The sleeper service will run six days a week, similar to the current Vande Bharat Express schedule. It will leave Patna in the evening and arrive in Delhi the next morning, and the same pattern will follow on the return trip.
The train comes with modern facilities such as automatic doors, bio-toilets, CCTV cameras, reading lights, and upgraded interiors. It can run up to 160 km/h and includes advanced safety systems. Depending on future demand, the number of coaches may increase from 16 to 24.
