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News Entry# 546234
Mar 27 (11:04) Vande Bharat Sleeper Faces Delays, Launch Expected in Mid-2024
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Mar 27 2024 (11:04)
Station Tag: Integral Coach Factory/XX-ICF added by Sameer2905^~/1864147
Vande Bharat Sleepers delayed to mid-2024

The Vande Bharat Sleeper, a sleeper version of the Vande Bharat Express train, is facing delays in its launch. Originally expected in March 2024, the first prototype is now anticipated to be ready by mid-2024, with the actual launch following a few months later. The manufacturing contract for the Sleeper version...
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has been awarded to BEML, who are expected to deliver the first train within 2024. The original plan was for 200 Sleeper trains, with contracts awarded to two consortia: RVNL-TMH-LES and BHEL-Titagarh Wagons. However, disputes over majority shareholding in the first consortium delayed progress, resulting in the Russian partner holding a 70% stake in the new SPV, Kinet Railway Solutions Limited. The Sleeper Vande Bharat aims to enhance passenger comfort and reduce travel time through design improvements and other upgrades. It is designed to operate at speeds up to 160 kilometres per hour, but track upgrades are necessary to fully realize this potential. The pricing of the Sleeper will be crucial for its success, with comparisons drawn to existing fare structures and the viability of existing services like the Rajdhani.

Vande Bharat Sleeper, Vande Bharat Express ka sleeper version, launch mein delay ho raha hai. March 2024 mein launch hone wala tha, lekin ab mid-2024 mein pehla prototype ready hone ki ummeed hai, aur actual launch kuchh mahine baad hoga. Sleeper version ka manufacturing contract BEML ko diya gaya hai, aur...
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unse 2024 ke andar pehla train deliver hone ki ummeed hai. Pehle 200 Sleeper trains banane ka plan tha, aur do consortia ko contracts diya gaya tha: RVNL-TMH-LES aur BHEL-Titagarh Wagons. Lekin, pehle consortium mein majority shareholding ko lekar disputes ki wajah se progress mein delay hua, aur ab Russian partner ke paas new SPV, Kinet Railway Solutions Limited mein 70% stake hai. Sleeper Vande Bharat ka aim passenger comfort ko badhana aur design improvements aur other upgrades ke through travel time ko kam karna hai. Ye 160 kilometres per hour tak ki speed pe operate karne ke liye design kiya gaya hai, lekin full potential ko realize karne ke liye track upgrades zaruri hain. Sleeper ki pricing uske success ke liye crucial hoga, aur uski comparison existing fare structures aur Rajdhani jaise services ki viability se ki jaayegi.
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