10 May 2026
Vande Bharat Sleeper trial run completed on Western Railway
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Summary
ICF Chennai completed trial runs of Vande Bharat Sleeper variant on Western Railway. Speed test: 180 km/h achieved. Equipped with First AC, AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier coaches. Commercial launch expected late 2026 on Delhi-Mumbai overnight route.
Why it matters
RRB/UPSC GS-3 (S&T, Infrastructure). Connect with Make in India in rolling stock, IRCTC ticketing, sleeper class affordability. NTPC GA + railway-specific awareness.