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Vande Bharat Sleeper Train: From Aircraft-Like Features To Modern Ergonomic Design Elements, Awesome Amenities Explained- In Pics

The Indian Railways is all set to roll out the first rake of Vande Bharat Sleeper trains for trials in the next few days. Manufactured by the BEML, the train marks a departure from the conventional rake designs besides incorporating several new features. The Vande Bharat Sleeper train will come into public service by December this year and will likely connect Uttar Pradesh and Mumbai among some of the first routes.

Learning From Vande Bharat Chair Car

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Learning From Vande Bharat Chair Car

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today inspected the first rake and said that several changes have been incorporated after learning from the Vande Bharat Chair car rake. Here are some awesome features of the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train:

Loco Pilot Cabin

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Loco Pilot Cabin

The loco pilot cabin is modern and fully air-conditioned. Unlike the previous engines, the cabin is similar to that of one of the current chair car Vande Bharat train and has an anti-sleep feature to keep the loco pilot awake.

Black Box

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Black Box

Just like aeroplanes, the Vande Bharat Sleeper train has a black box which has been painted orange. The black box will keep a record of all train parameters and can be used to rectify shortcomings as well as identify the reason in case of any fortunate incidents. 

Middle Berth Holder

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Middle Berth Holder

In old rakes including the LHBs, the middle berth is tied to the upper berth using chains. A steel holder replaces that chain in the Vande Bharat sleeper train, thus giving it a luxury look.

Upper Berth Safety Rails

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Upper Berth Safety Rails

In the existing coaches, there are iron plates attached to the roof to keep the upper berth in place while there is no precautionary measure to save people from a fall while asleep. The new train has a specialised ergonomic safety handrail attached to the upper berth to save passengers from falling.

Reading Light, Book Pocket

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Reading Light, Book Pocket

The train has not only reading lights for each berth but also magazine/bookholder pockets to help passengers keep their small things organised. The pockets can also be used to keep smartphones, but, mind it - 'Apne Samaan Ki Raksha Swaym Karen' - protect your belongings yourself.

Bottle Holders

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Bottle Holders

There are two separate bottleholders below the middle table for lower berth passengers. Thus, there are four bottle holders in total including the two holed-out in the table.

Sensors, Automatic Doors

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Sensors, Automatic Doors

The train is equipped with many sensors and buttons to open the door automatically. Once you press the button, the door will open automatically and no need to pull it to open.

Anti-Skid Ladder

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Anti-Skid Ladder

The train has an aesthetically designed anti-skid ladder to help passengers climb the middle and the upper berth. Thus, no more acrobatics to reach the upper berth. This will help even elderly passengers including women to help them climb up easily.

Pleasing Exterior

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Pleasing Exterior

The colourful exterior of the fully air-conditioned train adds to the travel experience and there are no doubts if the people are spotted taking a selfie with the train once it joins the revenue operations.

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