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NATION | Vande Bharat

State-of-the-art amenities and safety
Features of Vande Bharat Sleeper Train

Semi-high-speed train with
speeds of up to 180 km/h

Ergonomically designed berths with improved
cushioning.

Automatic doors, including those at the entrances
for easy access.

Improved ride quality with better suspension and
noise reduction capabilities.

Equipped with 'Kavach' safety technology. Amrit Bharat Train
Disinfectant technology to maintain high levels
of hygiene. Amrit Bharat trains are entirely non-AC trains. They
currently provide high-quality services to passengers
Driver's cabin equipped with advanced control with 12 sleeper and 8 general coaches.
and safety systems.
At the very beginning of 2026, 7 new Amrit Bharat
Aerodynamic exterior design. Express trains were launched. In 2025, 13 such
Special arrangements for Divyangjans trains were introduced. At present, a total of 37
Amrit Bharat trains are operating across the Indian
Emergency talk-back unit for communication Railways network.
between Passenger and Train Manager/Loco Pilot
in case of emergency
CCTV cameras installed in all coaches.
Improved fire safety Aerosol based fire detection
and suppression system in electrical cabinets and
lavatories

Namo Bharat Rapid Rail

Namo Bharat Rapid Rail services are designed for
high frequency and regional connectivity, improving
short and medium-distance commuting in high-
demand corridors.
Two Namo Bharat Rapid Rail services are currently
operating in the country, between Bhuj-Ahmedabad
and Jaynagar-Patna.

Express has proven to be a great boon for rail serving over 274 districts across the country. This
passengers and tourists. It connects India’s cultural, extensive network is improving travel, tourism, and
spiritual, and economic centres. These trains are regional connectivity throughout the country. n

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