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.