Disha Shah Ghosh - Mumbai Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that work on the first Vande Bharat sleeper trainset is progressing rapidly, with the first train expected to be on track within two months.
“The completion work of the trainset of the Vande Bharat sleeper train is in full swing and the first train will be on track within two months. All technical works are in the last phase. The trainset is manufactured by BEML Ltd at its rail unit in Bangalore,” Vaishnaw said.
He added that the much-awaited Vande Bharat sleeper trains will enhance commuter mobility and provide a range of comforts that align with global standards, reports Moneycontrol.
Talking about the train’s robust construction, Vaishnaw noted, “The car body structure is crafted with high-grade Austenitic stainless steel, featuring crashworthy elements integrated into the crash buffers and couplers. Complying with stringent safety standards, all materials and aggregates in the trainset adhere to the Fire standard requirements as per EN45545 HL3 grade.”
The Vande Bharat sleeper trains have been designed with a strong focus on both aesthetics and functionality. “The Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains designed by BEML prioritise both aesthetic appeal and functionality in their interiors, sleeper berths, and exteriors. From the front nose cone to interior panels, seats and berths, interior lights, couplers, gangways and beyond, every element is meticulously designed to meet the exacting standards of the sleeper trainset,” he added.
