**Executive Summary**
The Indian Railways successfully completed the final high-speed trial of the indigenously designed and manufactured Vande Bharat Sleeper Train on the Kota-Nagda section, reaching a maximum speed of 180 kmph. The trial, supervised by the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), included comprehensive technical evaluations and was declared successful on December 31, 2025. The train features state-of-the-art passenger amenities.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **High-Speed Trial Completion:**
* Final high-speed trial successfully completed.
* Conducted on the Kota-Nagda section.
* Maximum speed achieved: 180 kmph.
* Trial was supervised by Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS).
* **Train Features:**
* 16-coach sleeper train designed for long-distance passenger travel.
* Comfortable sleeper berths.
* Modern toilets.
* Automatic doors.
* Advanced suspension.
* CCTV surveillance.
* Fire safety systems.
* Digital passenger information systems.
* Energy-efficient technologies.
* Fitted with KAVACH
* **Safety Features:**
* Crashworthy and Jerk-Free Semi permanent couplers and Anti Climbers
* Fire barrier doors at the end of each coach
* Improved fire safety Aerosol based fire detection and suppression system in electrical cabinets and lavatories
* Regenerative braking system for energy efficiency
* Air conditioning units provided with indigenously developed UV-C lamp based disinfection systems
* Centrally controlled Automatic Plug Doors and Fully Sealed wider gangways
* CCTVs in all coaches
* Emergency talk-back unit for communication between Passenger and Train Manager/Loco Pilot in case of emergency
* For Divyangjan passengers a special lavatory in the driving coaches on each end
* **Monitoring Systems:**
* Centralized Coach Monitoring System for better condition monitoring of passenger amenities such as Air conditioning, Saloon Lighting etc
**Impact Analysis**
**Passengers**
* **Impact:** Passengers will benefit from a safe, comfortable, and world-class travel experience on long-distance routes, enhanced by modern amenities and improved safety features.
* **Action Required:** No specific action required.
**Indian Railways**
* **Impact:** This successful trial underscores Indian Railways' commitment to innovation, safety, and the advancement of indigenous rail manufacturing, aligning with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. It paves the way for introducing Vande Bharat Sleeper services.
* **Action Required:** Proceed with plans for the introduction of Vande Bharat Sleeper services.
Key Entities Referenced
Vande Bharat Sleeper Train: Indigenously designed and manufactured sleeper train undergoing high-speed trials.
Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS): The regulatory authority overseeing the safety of railway operations, under whose supervision the trial was conducted.
Ministry of Railways: The government ministry responsible for the development and regulation of the railway sector, overseeing the Vande Bharat project.
Kota-Nagda section: The railway section where the high-speed trial of the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train was conducted.
KAVACH: A train collision avoidance system fitted in Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains.
Ministry of Railways
Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Successfully
Completes CRS High-Speed Trial at 180 kmph on
Kota-Nagda section
16-Coach Train Features Comfortable Berths, Modern Toilets,
Automatic Doors, Advanced Suspension, CCTV Surveillance
and Fire Safety Systems for World-Class Long-Distance
Travel
प्रव तथ: 31 DEC 2025 4:10PM by PIB Delhi
Indian Railways has successfully completed the final high-speed trial of the indigenously designed and
manufactured Vande Bharat Sleeper Train under the supervision of the Commissioner of Railway Safety
(CRS). The trial was conducted on the Kota-Nagda section, during which the train achieved a maximum
speed of 180 kmph, marking a significant milestone in India’s journey towards advanced and self-reliant
rail technology.
Vande Bharat Sleeper Train
During the trial, comprehensive technical evaluations were carried out, including assessment of ride
stability, oscillation, vibration behaviour, braking performance, emergency braking system, safety
systems, and other critical parameters. The train’s performance at high speed was found to be fully
satisfactory, and the trial was declared successful by the CRS.Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology,
Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, shared a video of the high-speed trial on social media, highlighting the successful
CRS trial of the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train at 180 kmph on the Kota–Nagda section. The video also
showcased a water-glass stability demonstration, in which glasses filled with water remained steady
without spillage even at high speed, underscoring the advanced ride quality, superior suspension,
and technological robustness of this new-generation train.
Vande Bharat Sleeper tested today by Commissioner Railway Safety. It ran at 180
kmph between Kota Nagda section. And our own water test demonstrated the
technological features of this new generation train. pic.twitter.com/w0tE0Jcp2h
— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) December 30, 2025
The 16-coach Vande Bharat Sleeper rake used in the trial has been designed to cater to long-distance
passenger travel and is equipped with state-of-the-art passenger amenities. These include comfortable
sleeper berths, advanced suspension systems, automatic doors, modern toilets, fire detection and safety
monitoring systems, CCTV-based surveillance, digital passenger information systems, and energy-
efficient technologies. These features are aimed at providing passengers with a safe, comfortable, and
world-class travel experience.
Broad Technological advancements and safety features provided in Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains are as
below.
● Fitted with KAVACH
● Crashworthy and Jerk-Free Semi permanent couplers and Anti Climbers
● Fire barrier doors at the end of each coach
● Improved fire safety Aerosol based fire detection and suppression system in electrical cabinets
and lavatories
● Regenerative braking system for energy efficiency● Air conditioning units provided with indigenously developed UV-C lamp based disinfection
systems
● Centrally controlled Automatic Plug Doors and Fully Sealed wider gangways
● CCTVs in all coaches
● Emergency talk-back unit for communication between Passenger and Train Manager/Loco Pilot in
case of emergency
● For Divyangjan passengers a special lavatory in the driving coaches on each end
● Centralized Coach Monitoring System for better condition monitoring of passenger amenities
such as Air conditioning, Saloon Lighting etc
● Ergonomically designed ladder for ease of climbing onto upper berths
The successful completion of the CRS high-speed trial marks a major technical achievement and paves the
way for the introduction of Vande Bharat Sleeper services. This development underscores Indian
Railways’ commitment to innovation, safety, and the advancement of indigenous rail manufacturing under
the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
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