India’s First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Set For September 2025 Launch, Confirms Railway Minister

India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train is all set to roll out in September 2025, according to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw . Speaking at a public event in Gujarat on Sunday (August 3), he confirmed that the long-anticipated launch will take place in just over a month. This sleeper version of the popular semi-high-speed Vande Bharat fleet marks a new chapter in long-distance rail travel for the country.