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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
#VandeBharatSleeper (Version-2) Rake trial at 180 kmph.
Watch at the 3 water glasses remain STABLE on the train during the Trial.
Impressive display of advanced tech & engineering.
#IndianRailways
After a successful loaded trial (908T), #VandeBharatSleeper (V2) completed HS test in empty condition (800T) by @RDSOLucknow team.
Oscillation & Long Confirmatory Run Test successfully conducted on Rohal khurd-Kota section ensuring more stability, braking efficiency at 180 kmph.
Big Update!
#Bengaluru - #Mumbai #VandeBharatSleeper Exp (27651/52) Inaugural Special flagged off on 1st Nov 26, coinciding with #Karnataka Rajyotsava Day. Regular service date to be notified.
Will updates Varanasi-Delhi VB Sleeper after official confirmation.
#IndianRailways
Two New #VandeBharatSleeper Services 🇮🇳
Proposed TT
SMVB → CSMT: 19:50-11:50
CSMT → SMVB: 20:10-11:50
BSB → NDLS: 20:40-04:50
NDLS → BSB: 23:30-07:30
PM Modi Ji is likely to flag off the inaugural services (Both Side) tentatively planned on 11/12 or 18 Oct
#IndianRailways
The 1st #VandeBharat CC Rake with Alstom propulsion from @KapurthalaRcf successfully completed CCRS Speed trial at 180 kmph on the Mathura - Nagda section on 8/10/26.
The trial assessed speed performance, efficiency & safety ahead of its induction into service.
#IndianRailways
Two New #VandeBharatSleeper Services 🇮🇳
Proposed TT
SMVB → CSMT: 19:50-11:50
CSMT → SMVB: 20:10-11:50
BSB → NDLS: 20:40-04:50
NDLS → BSB: 23:30-07:30
PM Modi Ji is likely to flag off the inaugural services (Both Side) tentatively planned on 11/12 or 18 Oct
#IndianRailways
⚠️ Fresh Update on #VandeBharatSleeper
RB has advised that the VB Sleeper Rake-6 is to be moved to SSB/NR on priority today.
Route: Via DMM-RC-BPQ-JUH-BINA-PWL
This means Rakes 6 & 7, earlier allotted to SWR, are now likely to be revised.
Another rake may be allotted to SWR
Today VB Sleeper Rake 1 moved to CSTM. Further details are awaited.
Similarly one rake will move from SSB to Varanasi shortly.
Still no official update available on inaugural ceremony. Hope very soon it may put.
Video ©️ Respective Owner: Rake transit from SBC Divn to CSTM.
Today @RDSOLucknow unit-4 conducted COCR Trials @ 130kmph in #Ahmedabad - #Mumbai Central route for #VandeBharat based Freight EMU (20.32t axle load, 50% powering) for Super-fast Parcel Services
Tomorrow also Trial there in MMCT-ADI Section then CCRS further
#IndianRailways
India's 1st Vande Bharat Platform-based Freight EMU trials begin in Kota Division today, 29 July 2026.
Hit 145 kmph on Day 1.
16-coach rake for express parcels, E-commerce & Cold-Chain logistics.
Next 1 month: speed, braking & safety tests.
#IndianRailways #VandeBharat
As few asked, for BRICS Summit, #Delhi Division has approved special train-handling measures from 11 to 13 Sept 2026, including cancellations, diversions, short termination/origination, rescheduling, regulation & terminal changes
Details given👇
#BRICSSummit2026 #IndianRailways
We are spending thousands of crores on luxury bullet train projects for those who can afford high fares, yet basic safety for everyday commuters remains completely ignored. The value of an ordinary human life is zero in #IndianRailways
CC: @RailMinIndia @AshwiniVaishnaw
सर्वात जास्त सकाळी सिएसएमटी कडे जाणार्या ट्रेनमधून डोंबिवली ते ठाणे दरम्यान चालत्या ट्रेनमधून प्रवासी पडत आहेत.
@drmmumbaicr @Central_Railway
⚠️#VandeBharatSleeper (ONLY TENTATIVE PLAN)
As per sources, Inauguration likely on 2 Oct, subject to PMO approval
Rake-6 at SBC, Rake-7 expected to roll out by month end as both for Bengaluru - Mumbai
Rakes-1, 4 & 5 being planned for Delhi, Bihar & UP regions
#IndianRailways
⚠️ Fresh Update on #VandeBharatSleeper
RB has advised that the VB Sleeper Rake-6 is to be moved to SSB/NR on priority today.
Route: Via DMM-RC-BPQ-JUH-BINA-PWL
This means Rakes 6 & 7, earlier allotted to SWR, are now likely to be revised.
Other rakes may re-allotment for SWR.
⚠️ Fresh Update on #VandeBharatSleeper
RB has advised that the VB Sleeper Rake-6 is to be moved to SSB/NR on priority today.
Route: Via DMM-RC-BPQ-JUH-BINA-PWL
This means Rakes 6 & 7, earlier allotted to SWR, are now likely to be revised.
Another rake may be allotted to SWR
⚠️#VandeBharatSleeper (ONLY TENTATIVE PLAN)
As per sources, Inauguration likely on 2 Oct, subject to PMO approval
Rake-6 at SBC, Rake-7 expected to roll out by month end as both for Bengaluru - Mumbai
Rakes-1, 4 & 5 being planned for Delhi, Bihar & UP regions
#IndianRailways
Other Vande Bharat service Inauguration also on pipeline. Although nothing yet finalized, all are under consideration at apex level.
Picture ©️ Respective Owner.
In Picture:- Vande Bharat Sleeper Rake No. 6 at SBC Depot Pitline. Waiting for Commissioning.
Unfortunate #Mumbai’s lifeline is bleeding
@RailMinIndia must plan & deploy #VandeMetro or T-Set Rakes on high Congestion suburban routes, with affordable subsidized monthly passes for daily commuters
Basic infrastructure & human lives must come first then #BulletTrain projects
This is harsh reality in Kalwa TH @Central_Railway stations . As Crashed local access closed already deadly situation intesify in Kalwa . Daily deaths of Taxpayer but @drmmumbaicr GM🙂↔️ Kalwa Airoli link delayed Parsik Station denied but New Thane station sanctioned??
As many are asking about the old Saffron Rake:
R-97 is SPARE, currently running in 20634/TVC VB due to maintenance of its original rake
Today’s #VandeBharat trial is also running with SPARE RAKE R-15, Base: SER/SRC, earlier used in 22549/VB, after SS-2 at GOCW its use in trial
In search of gold, we lost a diamond💔
RB @RailMinIndia should reconsider #AmritBharatExpress 3.0 livery & exterior design. The earlier bezel-less LHB design had a cleaner & more premium & timeless appearance. Modernisation should not mean compromising aesthetics
#IndianRailways
Key #IndianRailways Updates from PCME Conference.
LHB production to halt next FY (It mean Trainset production to fast up)
100% ICF replacement by FY27-28
Tech-partnered mega depots near major hubs for #VandeBharat & #LHB, future LHB rakes with push-pull & more key discussions.
First read the rules:
Casual mobile vlogging in public areas (concourse/platforms) - No permission needed for Indians only for Non Commerical Purpose
Professional/commercial shoots need CPRO permission + fees. Unauthorized filming punishable under Railways Act.
#IndianRailways
A vlogger was stopped by railway security while filming on a railway platform.
The officer questioned him about permission to shoot and asked him to come to the police station.
The vlogger kept explaining that he was only making a casual vlog and wasn’t disturbing anyone.
He was eventually escorted towards the railway police post along with his bag.
What do you think — should normal vlogging on railway platforms require permission?
Bengaluru - Mangaluru is now closer than ever!
#VandeBharat Trials on the challenging #Sakleshpur-#Subrahmanya Road ghat section have begun yesterday & continue till 20/8/26.
With AEB retrofitment completed in R-97/NR/20C, the next step is safety certification.
#IndianRailways
