Vande Bharat Sleeper: Power Outage? No Problem! 2.5-Hour Backup Confirmed

• India's first semi-high-speed Vande Bharat Sleeper train is fully electric, not hybrid, and set for public launch.
• It operates as a 'trainset' with power distributed across multiple coaches for rapid acceleration and braking.
• The train features a 2 to 2.5-hour auxiliary battery backup for essential services like lights, fans, and blowers during power cuts.
• AC will be off during backup, but passengers won't face immediate discomfort from darkness or heat.
• Designed for 180 km/h, operating at 160 km/h, with 16 coaches and capacity for 823 passengers.

Why It Matters: Vande Bharat Sleeper ensures passenger comfort during power cuts with a 2.5-hour auxiliary backup.