Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains Launch Soon: Cost & Features Revealed

• Indian Railways to launch Vande Bharat Sleeper trains for long-distance semi-high-speed travel, starting with Howrah-Guwahati route under Northeast Frontier Railway.
• Manufactured by BEML and ICF, these orange-grey trains will reach 180 km/h, becoming India's fastest long-distance sleepers.
• Each Vande Bharat Sleeper coach costs Rs. 8-8.5 crore, less than metro coaches (Rs. 10-10.5 crore), offering advanced tech, comfort, and safety.
• Features include 16 coaches (11x3A, 4x2A, 1xFirst AC) with 823 passenger capacity, ergonomic berths, automatic doors, superior suspension, and Kavach safety system.

Why It Matters: India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper trains, offering advanced comfort and safety at lower cost, are set for launch.