| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Vande Bharat Sleeper Train successfully completes trials, testing, and certification. |
| First Operational Route | Guwahati-Kolkata (Howrah) corridor selected due to heavy passenger demand. |
| Purpose | Designed for long-distance, overnight journeys exceeding 1,000 km. |
| Developer | Indian Railways, focusing on speed, safety, and passenger comfort. |
| Key Features | Sleeper berths, advanced suspension, automatic doors, modern toilets, CCTV surveillance. |
| Safety Features | KAVACH train protection system, crashworthy couplers, fire detection, regenerative braking. |
| Trial Details | Achieved 180 kmph top speed, tested braking, ride stability, vibration control, safety. |
| Certification | Successfully cleared all safety and performance parameters. |
| Fare Structure | 3AC: ₹2,300, 2AC: ₹3,000, First AC: ₹3,600. Cost-effective alternative to flights. |
| Make in India Initiative | Part of India's push for self-reliance in rail technology. |
| Future Expansion | 12 sleeper trains to be inducted by end of 2024, with more long-distance routes planned. |
| Question | First route of the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train: C. Guwahati-Kolkata. |
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