Vande Bharat Sleeper: First-Ever Toilets for Loco Pilots in Engine, Guwahati-Kolkata Route

• Vande Bharat Sleeper train introduces toilets in the engine's power car for loco pilots, a first for semi-high-speed trains.
• This innovation addresses the long-standing issue of loco pilots needing to wait until the next station for toilet access.
• The first Vande Bharat Sleeper train will operate between Guwahati and Kolkata, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
• The train features 16 coaches (11 Third AC, 4 Second AC, 1 First AC) with a capacity for 823 passengers.
• Enhanced passenger comfort includes modern berths, automatic doors, improved suspension, reduced noise, and a reinforced nose cone for animal collisions.

Why It Matters: Vande Bharat Sleeper enhances comfort for both passengers and loco pilots with in-engine toilets and modern amenities.