Indian Railways on Wednesday successfully completed the final high-speed trial of the indigenously developed Vande Bharat Sleeper Train — marking a major step forward in India’s push for modern and self-reliant rail technology. The trial was conducted under the supervision of the Commissioner of Railway Safety on the Kota–Nagda section, where the train achieved a top speed of 180 kmph.
According to the ministry, the train performed well across all safety and technical parameters, and the trial was declared successful.
During the high-speed run, detailed checks were carried out on ride stability, vibration and oscillation behaviour, braking systems, emergency braking response, and other critical safety features.
The train was found to be stable and safe even at higher speeds, clearing an important regulatory milestone.
Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw shared a video of the trial on social media.