Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveils prototype version of Vande Bharat sleeper coach

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled the prototype version of the Vande Bharat sleeper coach at the BEML's facility in Bengaluru.

The new coachs will undergo rigorous trials and tests for the next ten days before rolling it out on the track for further testing, Vaishnaw told reporters. The train is expected to be open for passenger operation in the next three months.

A video of the new Vande Bharat sleeper train shows the coaches designed for overnight journeys covering 800 km to 1,200 km. The enhanced features include improved oxygen levels and virus protection.