How much does a Vande Bharat Sleeper train coach cost?
Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Coach: As the much-awaited Vande Bharat Sleeper train is set to hit the tracks this month, many people are curious to know how much a single Vande Bharat Sleeper train coach actually costs.
Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Coach: The Ministry of Railways has targeted to launch 6 rakes of Vande Bharat Sleeper trains in the next six months. (Image: Ministry of Railways)
Vande Bharat Sleeper trains cost, Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Coach Cost Explained:Indian Railways is preparing to introduce the country’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train on the Howrah-Guwahati route. The semi-high-speed train service will be operated and maintained by the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) zone. Built by BEML using ICF technology, the orange-and-grey coloured train is designed to achieve a top speed of 180 kmph.
The Ministry of Railways has ramped up the production of Vande Bharat Sleeper trainsets, with nearly 200 Vande Bharat trains currently at various stages of manufacturing. In 2026, the national transporter plans to introduce 12 Vande Bharat Sleeper trains, with six rakes deployed on each side.
As the much-awaited Vande Bharat Sleeper train is set to hit the tracks this month, many people are curious to know how much a single Vande Bharat Sleeper train coach actually costs.
The cost of a single coach of the Vande Bharat Sleeper train is estimated at around Rs 8 to Rs 8.5 crore. Briefing reporters on Thursday, the Railway Minister said that this is lower than the cost of metro coaches, which usually range between Rs 10 and Rs 10.5 crore. These coach has been developed by BEML using ICF (Integral Coach Factory) technology. BEML will manufacture a total of 10 rakes of 16-coach Vande Bharat Sleeper trains.
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Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors.
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Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com.
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Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities:
Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University
Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication
Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta
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