A trial run of the Prototype Rake of Vande Bharat Sleeper was conducted on Wednesday between Ahmedabad and Mumbai Central, the Western Railway said. Pics/Sameer Abedi
Updated On: 2025-01-15 05:19 PM IST
Compiled by : Asif Ali Sayed
The train has sleek design, comfortable and spacious seats, and world-class interiors of the new Vande Bharat Sleeper
This 16-coach train includes 11 AC-3 tier coaches, 4 AC-2 tier coaches
It has one First AC coach, all equipped with advanced features such as separate charging ports for Type A and C devices
It has a foldable snack table, an integrated lighting system, and a laptop charging setup
For passenger convenience, the train has a combined gangway for smooth movement
It has adequate linen space, and 38 special seats for attendants
All coaches are HL3 compliant (material or product has met the highest safety level for fire hazard on railway vehicles) for fire safety and include Braille navigation for visually challenged passengers
The 1st AC coach has 24 seats, while the 2nd AC coaches have 48 seats each
Among the 3rd AC coaches, five have 67 seats each, and four have 55 seats each
It was a 130 kmph trial run and after analysis, final certificate will be issued by Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO), the Western Railway said
