The Indian Railways is introducing sleeper coaches in the Vande Bharat Express, currently only available in chair car configuration. The sleeper coaches, being manufactured at the Rail Coach Factory (RCF) in Kapurthala, will provide a comfortable experience similar to a five-star hotel. These coaches will be equipped with a talk-back system...
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allowing passengers to directly communicate with the pilot. The coaches are expected to cost around ₹7-8 crore each, but the final design is still being worked on and the cost might vary. The sleeper coaches will be equipped with a camera and microphone in every coach for direct communication with the pilot in case of emergencies. These coaches will be faster and easier to stop than the existing Vande Bharat trains, with engines at the front, rear, and every third coach.