- Vande Bharat Sleeper Train offers faster, more comfortable overnight journeys with advanced safety features
- Train reached a top speed of 180 km/h during trials on Rohalkhurd-Indragarh-Kota section
- Viral water test video shows glasses remain stable at top train speeds of 180 km/h
Indian Railways is developing the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train, a next-generation overnight service designed to offer faster journeys, greater comfort, and advanced safety for passengers. The train will feature spacious sleeper berths, onboard Wi-Fi, charging points, and interiors designed for longer routes. For Indian travellers, this promises overnight journeys that are both more comfortable and significantly quicker than current sleeper options. This train is being built to handle higher speeds than most existing services - a feature that has received a lot of interest among the general public. Recently, a video related to the same has also gone viral on social media.
Vande Bharat Sleeper Train: Speed Breakthrough During Trials
During recent testing, the Vande Bharat Sleeper reached a top speed of 180 km/h, which is a major milestone for Indian Railways. Trials were carried out on the Rohalkhurd-Indragarh-Kota section to assess performance under both loaded and empty conditions, covering stability, braking, and ride comfort. The train's aerodynamic design, upgraded suspension, and improved bogies help it maintain balance at high speeds while ensuring a smoother travel experience.
For passengers, this signals a future where overnight trips could be shorter and rides more stable, similar to premium express trains.
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Viral Video Of 'Water Test' On Vande Bharat Sleeper Train
A video that gives a glimpse into what the speed of the train might be like has gone viral on social media. It shows a "water test" being conducted. What this means is: three glasses of water are seen placed on a flat surface (like a tray table) inside the train. A phone kept beside them indicates the speed in km/h, which gradually increases to 180. The water doesn't spill even once the train runs at top speed. A person balances one of the glasses on top of the other two. The train continued moving at a high speed, but they remained stable.
In the comments, some people were impressed by the trial, but others noted that the train's actual speed would be much lower. Read some of the reactions below:
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Why The Launch Of the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Is Delayed
Despite successful trials, the public rollout of the Vande Bharat Sleeper has been delayed due to several issues that need correction before certification. These include finishing and design problems such as sharp edges, inconvenient fittings, and difficult-to-clean corners inside the coach. The train must also meet final approval from safety authorities before commercial operations can begin at up to 160 km/h. Although trials reached 180 km/h, actual operations will be limited by track readiness and regulatory permissions. For travellers, this means the launch will likely happen in phases, and routes may be introduced gradually.
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The Vande Bharat Sleeper represents a major step forward in India's overnight rail travel. Its eventual rollout could transform long-distance journeys across the country, setting a new benchmark for how Indians travel by train.
