Vande Bharat Sleeper train: Indo-Russian JV ‘Kinet Railway Solutions’ to unveil First AC coach design next week

The company has been established as a joint venture between leading Russian rolling stock companies and Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) for the manufacturing and maintaining 120 Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains (or 1,920 coaches) for Indian Railways. The company is expected to unveil the first prototype in June 2026.

Vande Bharat Sleeper train design by Kinet Railway Solutions

Vande Bharat Sleeper train contract

The national transporter awarded the contract to manufacture Vande Bharat Sleeper trains to three companies: BEML, Kinet Railway Solutions (a Joint Venture between Russian rolling stock major TMH and Rail Vikas Nigam Limited – RVNL) and a consortium of Titagarh Rail Systems Limited and Bharat Heavy Engineering Limited (BHEL).

Railways to launch 2 Vande Bharat Sleeper trains together

Meanwhile, the railways has decided to launch two Vande Bharat Sleeper trains together. Last month, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw clarified that the launch will take place only after the second train is fully ready for regular service. This train has been manufactured by BEML using ICF technology.

““The second train is being manufactured and will possibly be ready by October 15, 2025. Both the trains will be launched together. The second train is important to maintain the continuity of regular services. That’s why we are waiting for a second rake. Once we get it, we will decide any route and start operations,” Vaishnaw said, reports PTI.

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