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Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train at NDLS ahead of PM flag-off

January 3, 2026

New Delhi, Jan 3 (UNI) Prior to its flagging off ceremony, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday inspected the first Vande Bharat sleeper train at the New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) here today. The train which is slated to run between Guwahati and Kolkata, is slated to be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, later this month. Addressing the media after the inspection, Vaishnaw said that Vande Bharat is ready for inauguration after the CRS inspection and subsequent certification.

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“Two rakes are being shifted to Guwahati and Kolkata.
Very soon, in the coming days, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate this Vande Bharat sleeper train.” “If you look at the stairs, they are ergonomically designed for climbing.
You will see many features; there are different features for holding the tray, and the shades are designed in such a way that you can easily control the amount of light and sunlight you want.
Braille has been used everywhere.
Even the seat numbers have Braille.

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Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train at NDLS ahead of PM flag-off

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Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train at NDLS ahead of PM flag-off

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