Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Clears CRS Trial at 180 kmph

Syllabus: Infrastructure: Railways

Ministry of Railways

Why in news?

Indian Railways successfully completed the final high-speed trial of the indigenously designed Vande Bharat Sleeper Train at 180 kmph on the Kota-Nagda section.

⚛️Static Concepts

KAVACH Train Protection System↗Dedicated Freight CorridorsMission Raftar

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Prelims-Oriented Points

First CRS (Commissioner of Railway Safety) high-speed trial of Vande Bharat Sleeper completed.
Maximum speed achieved: 180 kmph on Kota-Nagda section.
16-coach configuration designed for long-distance travel.
Fitted with KAVACH (indigenous Automatic Train Protection system).
Features include regenerative braking, UV-C lamp disinfection, and crash-worthy couplers.

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Examiner's Trap: Vande Bharat Sleeper is different from Vande Bharat Express (chair car) – it is designed for overnight LONG-DISTANCE travel with sleeper berths.

Quick Data Points

Max Speed: 180 kmph

Design Speed: 100 kmph (average)

Configuration: 16 coaches

Trial Section: Kota-Nagda

Mains Value Addition

GS-3: Infrastructure – Railways; Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Indigenous Manufacturing: Vande Bharat Sleeper showcases India's capability in advanced train manufacturing.
Safety Features: KAVACH integration, fire barriers, and crash-worthy design prioritize passenger safety.
Green Railways: Regenerative braking for energy efficiency aligns with sustainability goals.

Source

Press Information Bureau (PIB)

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