Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects India’s 1st Vande Bharat sleeper train

New Delhi: Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Saturday visited New Delhi Railway Station to inspect India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train, which is set to transform long-distance overnight rail travel in the country.

During the visit, the Minister closely reviewed the sleeper coaches and examined seating and berthing arrangements, modern interiors, safety features and passenger convenience systems.

He interacted with railway officials and assessed the technical readiness of the train, noting that it is fully prepared for operations.

Special focus has been given to passenger safety, comfort and onboard amenities.

The Vande Bharat Sleeper Train is equipped with advanced features such as automatic doors, the KAVACH safety system, enhanced fire safety mechanisms, disinfectant technology and CCTV surveillance in all coaches.