Indian Railways successfully completes the final high-speed trial of the indigenously designed and manufactured Vande Bharat Sleeper Train
Vande Bharat Sleeper Train successfully completes the CRS High-Speed Trial at 180 kilometre per hour (kmph) speed, on the Kota-Nagda section of the Indian Railways network.
With this, the most awaited modern train service of the Indian Railways, the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train, comes closer to finally being launched for long distance train travellers across India.
The 16-Coach Train Vande Bharat Sleeper Train features Comfortable Berths, Modern Toilets, Automatic Doors, Advanced Suspension, CCTV Surveillance and Fire Safety Systems for a world-class long-distance travel experience.
Under the supervision of the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), Indian Railways has successfully completed the final high-speed trial of the indigenously designed and manufactured Vande Bharat Sleeper Train.
This trial was conducted on the Kota-Nagda section in Rajasthan, during which the Vande Bharat Sleeper train achieved a maximum speed of 180 kmph. In their announcement today on 31 December 2025, the Ministry of Railways says that this marks a significant milestone in India’s journey towards advanced and self-reliant rail technology.
Comprehensive technical evaluations were carried out during the trial, which includes the assessment of ride stability, oscillation, vibration behaviour, braking performance, emergency braking system, safety systems, and other critical parameters. The train’s performance at high speed was found to be fully satisfactory, and the trial was declared successful by the CRS.
Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, shared a video of the high-speed trial on social media, highlighting the successful CRS trial of the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train at 180 kmph on the Kota–Nagda section.
Vande Bharat Sleeper tested today by Commissioner Railway Safety. It ran at 180 kmph between Kota Nagda section. And our own water test demonstrated the technological features of this new generation train. pic.twitter.com/w0tE0Jcp2h
— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) December 30, 2025
This video also showcases a water-glass stability demonstration, in which glasses filled with water remained steady without spillage, even at high speed, underscoring the advanced ride quality, superior suspension, and technological robustness of this new-generation train.
The 16-coach Vande Bharat Sleeper rake used in the trial has been designed to cater to long-distance passenger travel and is equipped with state-of-the-art passenger amenities.
Aimed at providing passengers with a safe, comfortable, and world-class travel experience, these Vande Bharat Sleeper trains include comfortable sleeper berths, advanced suspension systems, automatic doors, modern toilets, fire detection and safety monitoring systems, CCTV-based surveillance, digital passenger information systems, and energy-efficient technologies.
Below are some advanced technologies and safety features of Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains.
- Fitted with KAVACH
- Crashworthy and Jerk-Free Semi permanent couplers and Anti Climbers
- Fire barrier doors at the end of each coach
- Improved fire safety Aerosol based fire detection and suppression system in electrical cabinets and lavatories
- Regenerative braking system for energy efficiency
- Air conditioning units provided with indigenously developed UV-C lamp based disinfection systems
- Centrally controlled Automatic Plug Doors and Fully Sealed wider gangways
- CCTVs in all coaches
- Emergency talk-back unit for communication between Passenger and Train Manager/Loco Pilot in case of emergency
- For Divyangjan passengers a special lavatory in the driving coaches on each end
- Centralised Coach Monitoring System for better condition monitoring of passenger amenities such as Air conditioning, Saloon Lighting etc
- Ergonomically designed ladder for ease of climbing onto upper berths
While there are already 164 Vande Bharat Train services running across India as of now in December 2025, these Vande Bharat Express trains feature only air-conditioned chair cars, that is, it is only for sitting throughout the journey where these semi-high speed trains run between major cities which are typically within just 10 hours of journey time.
The Vande Bharat Sleeper trains aim to provide the same advanced modern train travel experience for longer distances and overnight journeys, with sleeper berths and advanced features and amenities.
And now, with the successful completion of the CRS high-speed trial that marks a major technical achievement by the Indian Railways, it makes it possible for the introduction of most-awaited Vande Bharat Sleeper services in India.
- Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Successfully Completes CRS High-Speed Trial at 180 kmph on Kota-Nagda section - Ministry of Railways, on PIB - Press Information Bureau. Posted On: 31 DEC 2025 4:10PM by PIB Delhi.