India's 1st Vande Bharat Sleeper train to launch in September
Indian Railways will launch its first Vande Bharat Sleeper train in September, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced. Manufactured by BEML, this 16-coach train will offer world-class overnight travel, including hot water showers and USB charging. It will run at 180 kmph and carry 1,128 passengers. A dedicated sleeper coach depot is also being set up in Bengaluru for maintenance.