After 16-coach launch, Railways plans 24-coach Vande Bharat sleeper with pantry

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Indian Railways is expected to introduce more than 200 Vande Bharat sleeper trains over the coming years as it seeks to transform long-distance rail travel.

Three major manufacturing projects are underway.

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  • Indian Railways is expected to introduce more than 200 Vande Bharat sleeper trains over the coming years as it seeks to transform long-distance rail travel.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:07:24 UTC.

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