A Sneak Peek Into The Vande Bharat Sleeper Train, Launching Soon

Credits: Jharkhand Rail Users/X

Vande Bharat Sleeper Coach Prototype Unveiling

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Advanced Features for Enhanced Comfort

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Focus on Innovative Design

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Rigorous Testing Schedule

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Diverse Configuration Plans

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Minister’s Facility Visit

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New Manufacturing Unit Foundation

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Upcoming Inauguration

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[{"selector":"#anim-378b8faa-fd9f-44b3-9c72-4492aaa2f59e","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-08187ab3-9ef9-4ba1-9e8e-ee155fe52f57","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 496.44477%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The Vande Bharat sleeper train is set to revolutionise long-distance rail travel. Credits: shailshekhara/X