Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Indian Railways Plans 24-Coach Vande Bharat Sleeper
Indian Railways is planning to make a new 24-coach Vande Bharat sleeper train.
This train will have more seats and better facilities than the current 16-coach version.
It will be made in Chennai and is expected to be ready by the end of 2026.
The new train will have different types of AC compartments and more space for passengers.
It will also have special features for people with disabilities.
The fares for traveling in this train will be around Rs 2.4 to Rs 3.8 per kilometer, depending on the type of compartment.
Right now, the train only serves vegetarian food, but non-vegetarian options are expected to be added soon.
Indian Railways plans to manufacture a 24-coach Vande Bharat sleeper train with 49% more berths than the current 16-coach version.
The new train will have 17 Third AC, 5 Second AC, 1 First AC, and 1 AC pantry car, with a total passenger capacity of 1,224.
The prototype is targeted to be ready by the end of 2026 and will be manufactured by Chennai’s Integral Coach Factory under the Make In India programme.
The train will feature ergonomically designed berths, mobile/laptop charging points, upgraded interiors, vacuum-assisted toilets, and Wi-Fi-enabled passenger information and infotainment systems.
Indicative passenger tariffs are Rs 2.4 per km for Third AC, Rs 3.1 per km for Second AC, and Rs 3.8 per km for First AC, with minimum fares for journeys up to 400 km.
- Who
- Indian Railways
- What
- Planning to manufacture a 24-coach Vande Bharat sleeper train
- When
- Prototype targeted for end of 2026
- Where
- Manufactured by Integral Coach Factory, Chennai
- Why
- To boost passenger capacity and onboard facilities
- Manufacturer
- Integral Coach Factory, Chennai
- Project Stage
- Design
- Prototype Target
- End of 2026
- Passenger Capacity
- 1,224
- Berth Increase
- 49%
- Third AC Fare
- Rs 2.4 per km
- Second AC Fare
- Rs 3.1 per km
- First AC Fare
- Rs 3.8 per km