Railway Minister Unveils Vande Bharat Sleeper Coach Prototype

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled the prototype of the Vande Bharat sleeper coach at BEML's facility. The coach will undergo trials for 10 days before further testing. Vaishnaw announced that passenger operation is expected in three months and laid the foundation for a new manufacturing facility at BEML.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday unveiled the prototype version of the Vande Bharat sleeper coach at the BEML's facility. In a press briefing, Vaishnaw mentioned that the coach would undergo rigorous trials for ten days before it is rolled out on the track for further testing.

He also disclosed that the Vande Bharat train is expected to open for passenger operations in the next three months, signaling a significant advancement in India's railway sector.

Furthermore, the minister laid the foundation stone for a new Vande Bharat manufacturing facility on the Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) premises, aiming to boost local production capabilities.

(With inputs from agencies.)