Vaishnaw inspects Vande Bharat sleeper train at New Delhi Railway Station

Key Highlights

• One train will be shifted to Guwahati while the other will go to Kolkata for the flagging-off ceremony, officials said.
• In addition, Braille has been used to label seat numbers for the convenience of visually impaired passengers.
• The train has several features, including ergonomically designed berths with improved cushioning, automatic doors with vestibules for smooth movement, enhanced ride comfort through superior suspension and noise reduction, an automatic train protection system (Kavach), an emergency talk-back system, and disinfectant technology to maintain high sanitation standards, among others.
• Recently, the train completed its final high-speed trial under the supervision of the Commissioner of Railway Safety, following which the railway minister on January 1 announced its official launch between Kolkata and Guwahati.
• Officials stated that comprehensive technical evaluations were carried out, including assessments of ride stability, oscillation, vibration behaviour, braking performance, emergency braking systems, safety systems, and other critical parameters.