Vande Bharat Sleeper Hits 180 Kmph in 'Water Test', Revolutionizing Rail Travel

• Vande Bharat Sleeper train successfully completed a high-speed 'water test' on December 30, reaching 180 km/h on the Kota–Nagda segment.
• The test, highlighted by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, demonstrated the train's exceptional stability, with water glasses remaining motionless at high speeds.
• This new sleeper variant is designed to revolutionize overnight train travel in India, offering enhanced comfort and advanced features.
• It includes 16 coaches (AC 3-tier, 2-tier, 1st class), bio-vacuum restrooms, KAVACH anti-collision technology, and regenerative braking.
• Multiple entities like BEML, Kinet, Titagarh Rail Systems, BHEL, and ICF are involved in its production and development.

Why It Matters: Vande Bharat Sleeper's successful high-speed 'water test' promises a new era of comfortable overnight rail travel.