The first Vande Bharat sleeper trains are expected to start running in January 2025. However, the official confirmation on the launch of Vande Bharat sleeper trains is awaited. The rollout of the train depends on the outcome of the trial runs.

Indian Railways is gearing up to launch 200 Vande Bharat sleeper trains, aiming to redefine long-distance travel in India. The initiative follows the success of chair car Vande Bharat trains, which have received high praise for their efficiency and passenger comfort.

CSMT-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express is a premium service introduced in June 2023. It departs from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) in Mumbai at 5:25 am and arrives in Madgaon, Goa, by 1:10 pm on the same day.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled the prototype of the highly anticipated Vande Bharat sleeper coach at BEML's Bengaluru facility. The new sleeper coach will undergo a 10-day trial period before it is tested on tracks for further performance evaluations.