India’s 1st Vande Bharat Sleeper train to run at speeds up to 130 kmph on Howrah-Guwahati route | India News

Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Express

In an official statement, the Railways said the Vande Bharat Sleeper train is a shining example of the Make in India initiative. “The Vande Bharat Sleeper train is a shining example of the Make in India initiative, as its three most critical systems – the bogie, propulsion system and vehicle control system – have been entirely designed and developed within the country, making it a fully indigenous train set,” it said.

Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper train speed

Developed by BEML using ICF (Integral Coach Factory, Chennai) technology, this new train has been designed to operate at a speed of up to 180 kmph. However, the speed of a train varies depending on various factors including geometry of the track, stoppages enroute, maintenance work in the section etc. Thus, this new train i.e. Howrah-Guwahati-Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper will run at a speed of up to 130 kmph.

“Designed for high-speed performance, the train is capable of attaining a maximum speed of 180 kmph; however, for this service it will operate at a speed of up to 130 kmph, keeping safety considerations paramount,” the railways said. 

Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper train: Stoppages

During its journey between Howrah and Guwahati (Kamakhya), the first Vande Bharat Sleeper train will halt at eight stations. These are: Bandel, Katwa, New Farakka, Malda Town, New Jalpaiguri, New Coochbehar and New Bongaigaon.