Vande Bharat Sleeper's 'Father' Arrives: Railways to Launch 24-Coach Train

• Indian Railways plans to introduce a 24-coach Vande Bharat Sleeper train, significantly increasing capacity.
• The current Vande Bharat Sleeper, running between Guwahati and Howrah, has seen over 100% occupancy.
• The new 24-coach train will offer 1,224 berths, a one-third increase from the current 823 berths in 16-coach trains.
• The prototype for this extended Vande Bharat Sleeper is expected to be ready by the end of 2026.
• Features will include comfortable berths, Wi-Fi, vacuum toilets, and accessibility for differently-abled passengers.

Why It Matters: Indian Railways is expanding the Vande Bharat Sleeper with 24 coaches to meet high demand and enhance passenger experience.