Vande Bharat sleeper train completed its trial run between Mumbai Central and Ahmedabad, achieving a peak speed of 180 kmph during multiple trials. The 16-coach train includes AC-3, AC-2, and First AC coaches with advanced features and safety compliance. Certification by RDSO is pending, and final deployment decisions will follow.
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