CHENNAI: The Integral Coach Factory, Perambur, Chennai, has readied a trainset of the much-awaited sleeper version of Vande Bharat Express, a swanky train that scores high on design and comfort. The Vande Bharat Sleeper is meant for overnight journeys and would cover 800 km to 1,200 km. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had earlier said it would charge a fare similar to that of the Rajadhani Express.
According to ICF, the train, which has a maximum operational speed of 160 km per hour, will have 823 berths in 16 coaches. Each trainset will have a combination of all types of AC variants - first-class AC, two-tier AC, three-tier AC. Of the 16 coaches, one will be first-class AC coach with 24 berths so as to offer space and luxury for passengers willing to shell out extra money.
Four coaches will be AC two-tier with 188 berths each, while 11 will be AC three-tier coaches with 611 berths cumulatively. Altogether, each train will carry 823 passengers. Necessities and comfort on Vande Bharat Sleeper The modern sleeper version of Vande Bharat offers a slew of features, which includes some that are essential and some that we have gotten accustomed to on airlines – and even some creature-comforts like hot shower that even normal airlines don’t offer.
These are some of them: Mobile, magazine, and water bottle holder; snack table; integrated reading light and charging sockets; spacious luggage room Ergonomically designed, odour-free toilet system Bio-vacuum toilets with touch-.