Chennai's first Vande Bharat Express with sleeper coaches is launching soon, but reduced speed due to weight modifications.

Indian Railways is stepping up its game in long-distance travel by rolling out 200 new Vande Bharat sleeper trains. This move is a response to the growing need for effective overnight journey options due to the spike in tourism.

The first Vande Bharat sleeper trains are expected to start running in January 2025. However, the official confirmation on the launch of Vande Bharat sleeper trains is awaited. The rollout of the train depends on the outcome of the trial runs.

The Indian Railways is currently running 136 Vande Bharat Express train services across the Indian Railways network as of, 2024.

Indian Railways is set to introduce 200 Vande Bharat sleeper trains, marking a significant step in transforming long-distance travel across the country. Building on the success of the chair car Vande Bharat trains,

As of December 26, a total of 136 flagship Made in India Vande Bharat trains are running across the Indian Railways network. During the Calendar year 2024 itself, as many as 62 Vande Bharat services were introduced, the Ministry of Railways said in a year-end statement.

Technology partners awarded manufacturing of 200 Vande Bharat sleeper rakes; Ten new Vande Bharat sleeper trains currently under production

According to reports, Pune may soon see four new Vande Bharat Express trains; however, no official confirmation has come on this yet.

The Indian Railways is preparing to launch 200 Vande Bharat sleeper trains following the success of its chair car trains, which have reportedly recei

Currently, there are three Vande Bharat Express trains that either originate from or pass through Pune. These include the Pune-SSS Hubballi, Pune-Kolhapur and Mumbai CSMT-Solapur routes. Nationwide, there are 136 Vande Bharat Express train services currently operational, significantly reducing travel time and enhancing the passenger experience.