New Delhi, Dec 31 The indigenously designed and manufactured Vande Bharat Sleeper Train has successfully completed its Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) high-speed trial at a maximum speed of 180 kmph on the Kota–Nagda section, marking a significant milestone in India’s journey towards advanced and self-reliant rail technology.
The trial was conducted under the supervision of the CRS and involved comprehensive technical evaluations, including ride stability, oscillation and vibration behaviour, braking performance, emergency braking systems, safety mechanisms, and other critical operational parameters. The train’s performance at high speed was found to be fully satisfactory, and the CRS subsequently declared the trial successful.
Union Minister of Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, shared a video of the high-speed trial on social media, highlighting the achievement. The video also featured a water-glass stability demonstration, where glasses filled with water remained steady without spillage even at 180 kmph—underscoring the train’s advanced ride quality, superior suspension system, and technological robustness.
The 16-coach Vande Bharat Sleeper rake, developed to meet the needs of long-distance passenger travel, is equipped with state-of-the-art amenities. These include comfortable sleeper berths, advanced suspension systems, automatic doors, modern toilets, fire detection and safety monitoring systems, CCTV-based surveillance, digital passenger information systems, and energy-efficient technologies, aimed at delivering a safe, comfortable, and world-class travel experience.
The successful completion of the CRS high-speed trial represents a major technical achievement and paves the way for the introduction of Vande Bharat Sleeper services. It also reinforces Indian Railways’ commitment to innovation, safety, and indigenous manufacturing under the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
