Vande Bharat sleeper train trial run completed, Indian Railways to decide on final route and schedule

The Vande Bharat sleeper train successfully completed its trial run between Mumbai Central and Ahmedabad on Wednesday. However, the railway board will decide the final deployment route

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Vande Bharat sleeper train trial run completed, Indian Railways to decide on final route and schedule

The Vande Bharat sleeper train successfully completed its trial run between Mumbai Central and Ahmedabad on Wednesday. However, the railway board will decide the final deployment route.

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During the trial, which reached speeds of 130 km/h, the train arrived at Mumbai Central at 1:50 pm after departing Ahmedabad at 7:29 am, and then left for Ahmedabad at 2:45 pm. 

According to a report, the Research Designs & Standards Organisation (RDSO), which is overseeing the trials, will conduct an analysis before issuing the final certification.

Following this, the train will be evaluated by the railway safety commissioner at its maximum speed.

The Vande Bharat sleeper trains will be certified and handed over to Indian Railwaysfor regular service only after passing the final assessment.

The train had already reached a peak speed of 180 km/h during multiple trials over the past few days.

The certificate is expected to be issued next week, after which the railway board will make the final decision on its service deployment and route.

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