railway innovation
Vande Bharat Creator Sudhanshu Mani Reviews Train After 7-Year Wait: Praises Innovation, Highlights Occupancy Challenges
Nov 26, 2025 01:31 am CST
After seven years, Sudhanshu Mani, the engineer behind India's indigenous semi-high-speed Vande Bharat Express, finally experienced the train as a passenger. His comprehensive review praises the hygienic food service and design improvements while highlighting concerns about poor occupancy and advocating for the development of a sleeper variant to increase the train's practicality on longer routes.
India's Indigenous Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Successfully Achieves 180 KPH During Comprehensive Trials
Nov 11, 2025 10:34 pm CST
India's domestically manufactured Vande Bharat sleeper train has successfully completed high-speed trials at 180 kilometers per hour in both loaded and empty conditions. The tests, conducted in the Kota division of West Central Railways, represent a significant milestone for Indian Railways' "Mission Raftar" and "Make in India" initiatives, showcasing the country's growing technological self-reliance in railway innovation.