This is how the Vande Bharat Sleeper train will look
What's the story
The Indo-Russian joint venture Kinet Railway Solutions has unveiled the design of the Vande Bharat Sleeper First AC coach. The unveiling took place on October 15 at the International Railway Equipment Exhibition (IREE) 2025 in New Delhi. A full-scale mock-up of the four-berth First AC compartment was presented by Nishunk Garg, project director, and Evgeny Maslov, chief industrial designer of the Vande Bharat Sleeper project.
Design details
New design comes with USB ports, individual reading lights
The new design of the Vande Bharat Sleeper First AC coach comes with several innovative features. These include built-in USB ports, individual reading lights, compact storage spaces, and redesigned stair access to upper berths. The interiors are done up in neutral tones with metallic accents and Indian-style motifs created in collaboration with local artists.
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Take a look at the First AC cabin
Kinet Sleeper Vande Bharat First Class Cabin Looks Unveiled — Looks Absolutely Stunning! 🚆💥
— Trains of India 🚆🇮🇳 (@trainwalebhaiya) October 15, 2025
Can’t wait to see these beauties in service soon! 🔥✨ pic.twitter.com/ZU6I4hwOCc
Comfort focus
First AC sleeper compartment not meant for 'pompous luxury'
Maslov emphasized that passenger comfort was the top priority in the design. He said, "In our approach, the passenger always comes first—a real person with emotions and expectations." He added that the First AC sleeper compartment is not meant to be a "pompous luxury for a few" but rather a "calm, airy environment open to everyone."
Production details
Production at Marathwada Rail Coach Factory to ramp up
The exterior design of the sleeper train also features aerodynamic contours and updated lighting. Maslov said they wanted to create an "iconic Vande Bharat image that blends cultural identity with technological excellence." Garg said this unveiling is a major milestone for the project and reiterated their commitment to Indian Railways. He also announced that production at Marathwada Rail Coach Factory in Latur will ramp up by end-2025 after the final phase of modernization.
Manufacturing details
Kinet Railway Solutions was established in 2021
Kinet Railway Solutions is a joint venture between Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) and Russian rolling stock companies. The company was established with the aim of manufacturing and maintaining 120 Vande Bharat Sleeper trains for Indian Railways. The First AC mock-up will be available for public viewing during the three-day IREE 2025 exhibition at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan.