Where was India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train unveiled in September 2024?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is: (a) BEML Complex, Bengaluru1
Explanation:
· India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper trainset was unveiled at the BEML (Bharat Earth Movers Limited) Complex in Bengaluru.2
· The unveiling took place in September 2024 and was officiated by the Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw.3
· This train is designed specifically for long-distance overnight journeys, acting as a modern upgrade to the existing Rajdhani Express trains.4
· It was manufactured by BEML in collaboration with the Indian Railways' Integral Coach Factory (ICF).
Information Booster:
· Key Features: The sleeper version features austentic stainless steel car bodies, crash-worthy buffers, and advanced fire safety standards.5
· Composition: The 16-coach trainset consists of 11 AC 3-tier coaches, 4 AC 2-tier coaches, and 1 AC First Class coach.6
· Speed: It is designed for operational speeds of up to 160 kmph and testing speeds of 180 kmph.7
· Passenger Comfort: It includes features like jerk-free rides, sensor-based intercommunication doors, and ergonomically designed berths that are superior to the current premium trains.8
Additional Knowledge (Incorrect Options):
ICF, Chennai (Option d)
· While the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) is the birthplace of the original Vande Bharat (Chair Car) and the nodal agency, the manufacturing and unveiling of this specific Sleeper prototype were executed at the BEML facility in Bengaluru.
Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala (Option b)
· RCF is famous for manufacturing the standard LHB (Linke Hofmann Busch) coaches used in Shatabdis and Rajdhanis, but it was not the venue for the Vande Bharat Sleeper unveiling.
Metro Rail Depot, Mumbai (Option c)
· This is a maintenance facility for urban metro systems and is unrelated to the manufacturing or unveiling of mainline high-speed trains.