Indian Railways is preparing to expand its Vande Bharat sleeper train programme with a 24-coach version designed for long-distance overnight journeys. The Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai has been tasked with manufacturing 50 such trainsets, with the rollout targeted for the first half of 2027 and June set as the proposed deadline, according to a TOI report. The new train will build on the existing Vande Bharat sleeper design but will feature a pantry car, more toilets and improved interiors. The move comes as Indian Railways plans to introduce more than 200 Vande Bharat sleeper trains in the coming years to upgrade overnight rail travel.
