Indian Railways is betting on these new age modern trains to transform passenger travel in the coming years. From Rajdhani-style sleeper versions to aluminium trains for the first time, we take a look at important facts about the Vande Bharat trains project:

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Since then 8 more Vande Bharat Express trains have been rolled out in upgraded versions by ICF, Chennai.

Vande Bharat Express trains offer several aircraft-style comforts such as diffused LED lighting, personalised reading lights etc. The train has large passenger infotainment screens and automatic sliding doors and fully sealed gangway for dust-free environment.

(With inputs from agencies)