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IN PHOTOS: Inside first sleeper version of Vande Bharat Express train

Updated On: 15 January, 2025 05:19 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

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

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The train arrived at Mumbai Central at 1:50 pm on Wednesday. Pics/Sameer Abedi

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The train arrived at Mumbai Central at 1:50 pm on Wednesday. Pics/Sameer Abedi
The train has sleek design, comfortable and spacious seats, and world-class interiors of the new Vande Bharat Sleeper

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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

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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

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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

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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

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For passenger convenience, the train has a combined gangway for smooth movement

It has adequate linen space, and 38 special seats for attendants

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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