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Civil Engineer | BIG Data Engineer | Rail Enthusiast & Rail Heritage Archivist | Philatelist | Social, Rail & Infra Activist

New Delhi, India
Joined August 2020
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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO #VandeBharatSleeper (Version-2) Rake trial at 180 kmph. Watch at the 3 water glasses remain STABLE on the train during the Trial. Impressive display of advanced tech & engineering. #IndianRailways
After a successful loaded trial (908T), #VandeBharatSleeper (V2) completed HS test in empty condition (800T) by @RDSOLucknow team. Oscillation & Long Confirmatory Run Test successfully conducted on Rohal khurd-Kota section ensuring more stability, braking efficiency at 180 kmph.
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Update: Notification out for #Varanasi - #Delhi - BSB #VandeBharatSleeper On 31st October, Banaras to Delhi Inauguration plan finalized & On 1st November, SMVT #Bengaluru to #Mumbai Inauguration finalized as of now (From Mumbai Inaugural run dropped mostly) #IndianRailways
TENTATIVE Inauguration Schedule (As Rec.) for #VandeBharatSleeper & #AmritBharat 3.0 26 Oct AB 3.0 to be inaugurated by @AshwiniVaishnaw from #Jodhpur 31 Oct (VNDS R5 & 6) from #Banaras & 1st Nov (VNDS R4 & 1) from #Bengaluru & #Mumbai by Hon’ble @narendramodi #IndianRailways
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One more circular too for same VB Sleeper train. Hope confusion will be clear shortly by Zonal Railway.
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TENTATIVE Inauguration Schedule (As Rec.) for #VandeBharatSleeper & #AmritBharat 3.0 26 Oct AB 3.0 to be inaugurated by @AshwiniVaishnaw from #Jodhpur 31 Oct (VNDS R5 & 6) from #Banaras & 1st Nov (VNDS R4 & 1) from #Bengaluru & #Mumbai by Hon’ble @narendramodi #IndianRailways
Update: Following #Bengaluru - #Mumbai VB Sleeper, T. No 27421/22 #Varanasi - #Delhi #VandeBharatSleeper is expected to be inaugurated on 31/10/26 The inauguration may also include T. No 12206/05 #Varanasi - #Sabarmati Exp & 2 MEMUs (BCY-PRRB & BCY-Raja Talab) #IndianRailways
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Note: Sharing the data as received. I'm not sure why both rakes were planned from Varanasi or what the typo error is. Regarding the AB 3.0 rake, as far as I know, it's currently at DLI, but I don't have its latest status or an update on the inauguration status as of EOD today.
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Update: Following #Bengaluru - #Mumbai VB Sleeper, T. No 27421/22 #Varanasi - #Delhi #VandeBharatSleeper is expected to be inaugurated on 31/10/26 The inauguration may also include T. No 12206/05 #Varanasi - #Sabarmati Exp & 2 MEMUs (BCY-PRRB & BCY-Raja Talab) #IndianRailways
Big Update! #Bengaluru - #Mumbai #VandeBharatSleeper Exp (27651/52) Inaugural Special flagged off on 1st Nov 26, coinciding with #Karnataka Rajyotsava Day. Regular service date to be notified. Will updates Varanasi-Delhi VB Sleeper after official confirmation. #IndianRailways
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Tentative timings:- 27421 | BSB → NDLS 🗓️ 6 days (except Saturday) • BSB: 20:50 • PRYJ: 22:35-22:40 • CNB: 00:40-00:45 • NDLS: 05:55 27422 | NDLS → BSB 🗓️ 6 days (except Friday) • NDLS: 21:40 • CNB: 02:25-02:30 • PRYJ: 04:45-04:50 • BSB: 06:45 #IndianRailways
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Big Update! #Bengaluru - #Mumbai #VandeBharatSleeper Exp (27651/52) Inaugural Special flagged off on 1st Nov 26, coinciding with #Karnataka Rajyotsava Day. Regular service date to be notified. Will updates Varanasi-Delhi VB Sleeper after official confirmation. #IndianRailways
Two New #VandeBharatSleeper Services 🇮🇳 Proposed TT SMVB → CSMT: 19:50-11:50 CSMT → SMVB: 20:10-11:50 BSB → NDLS: 20:40-04:50 NDLS → BSB: 23:30-07:30 PM Modi Ji is likely to flag off the inaugural services (Both Side) tentatively planned on 11/12 or 18 Oct #IndianRailways
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The 1st #VandeBharat CC Rake with Alstom propulsion from @KapurthalaRcf successfully completed CCRS Speed trial at 180 kmph on the Mathura - Nagda section on 8/10/26. The trial assessed speed performance, efficiency & safety ahead of its induction into service. #IndianRailways
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Two New #VandeBharatSleeper Services 🇮🇳 Proposed TT SMVB → CSMT: 19:50-11:50 CSMT → SMVB: 20:10-11:50 BSB → NDLS: 20:40-04:50 NDLS → BSB: 23:30-07:30 PM Modi Ji is likely to flag off the inaugural services (Both Side) tentatively planned on 11/12 or 18 Oct #IndianRailways
⚠️ Fresh Update on #VandeBharatSleeper RB has advised that the VB Sleeper Rake-6 is to be moved to SSB/NR on priority today. Route: Via DMM-RC-BPQ-JUH-BINA-PWL This means Rakes 6 & 7, earlier allotted to SWR, are now likely to be revised. Another rake may be allotted to SWR
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Update: Due to Code of Conduct for Varanasi MLC elections (active till 31st Oct), inaugural flag-off may be conducted from Delhi. Air Show also rescheduled to October 24-26, with PM visit schedule planned on 25th Oct without any program. More update awaited for both VBSL.
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Today VB Sleeper Rake 1 moved to CSTM. Further details are awaited. Similarly one rake will move from SSB to Varanasi shortly. Still no official update available on inaugural ceremony. Hope very soon it may put. Video ©️ Respective Owner: Rake transit from SBC Divn to CSTM.
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Today @RDSOLucknow unit-4 conducted COCR Trials @ 130kmph in #Ahmedabad - #Mumbai Central route for #VandeBharat based Freight EMU (20.32t axle load, 50% powering) for Super-fast Parcel Services Tomorrow also Trial there in MMCT-ADI Section then CCRS further #IndianRailways
India's 1st Vande Bharat Platform-based Freight EMU trials begin in Kota Division today, 29 July 2026. Hit 145 kmph on Day 1. 16-coach rake for express parcels, E-commerce & Cold-Chain logistics. Next 1 month: speed, braking & safety tests. #IndianRailways #VandeBharat
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As few asked, for BRICS Summit, #Delhi Division has approved special train-handling measures from 11 to 13 Sept 2026, including cancellations, diversions, short termination/origination, rescheduling, regulation & terminal changes Details given👇 #BRICSSummit2026 #IndianRailways
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We are spending thousands of crores on luxury bullet train projects for those who can afford high fares, yet basic safety for everyday commuters remains completely ignored. The value of an ordinary human life is zero in #IndianRailways CC: @RailMinIndia @AshwiniVaishnaw
सर्वात जास्त सकाळी सिएसएमटी कडे जाणार्‍या ट्रेनमधून डोंबिवली ते ठाणे दरम्यान चालत्या ट्रेनमधून प्रवासी पडत आहेत. @drmmumbaicr @Central_Railway
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⚠️#VandeBharatSleeper (ONLY TENTATIVE PLAN) As per sources, Inauguration likely on 2 Oct, subject to PMO approval Rake-6 at SBC, Rake-7 expected to roll out by month end as both for Bengaluru - Mumbai Rakes-1, 4 & 5 being planned for Delhi, Bihar & UP regions #IndianRailways
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⚠️ Fresh Update on #VandeBharatSleeper RB has advised that the VB Sleeper Rake-6 is to be moved to SSB/NR on priority today. Route: Via DMM-RC-BPQ-JUH-BINA-PWL This means Rakes 6 & 7, earlier allotted to SWR, are now likely to be revised. Other rakes may re-allotment for SWR.
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⚠️ Fresh Update on #VandeBharatSleeper RB has advised that the VB Sleeper Rake-6 is to be moved to SSB/NR on priority today. Route: Via DMM-RC-BPQ-JUH-BINA-PWL This means Rakes 6 & 7, earlier allotted to SWR, are now likely to be revised. Another rake may be allotted to SWR
⚠️#VandeBharatSleeper (ONLY TENTATIVE PLAN) As per sources, Inauguration likely on 2 Oct, subject to PMO approval Rake-6 at SBC, Rake-7 expected to roll out by month end as both for Bengaluru - Mumbai Rakes-1, 4 & 5 being planned for Delhi, Bihar & UP regions #IndianRailways
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Other Vande Bharat service Inauguration also on pipeline. Although nothing yet finalized, all are under consideration at apex level.
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Picture ©️ Respective Owner. In Picture:- Vande Bharat Sleeper Rake No. 6 at SBC Depot Pitline. Waiting for Commissioning.
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Unfortunate #Mumbai’s lifeline is bleeding @RailMinIndia must plan & deploy #VandeMetro or T-Set Rakes on high Congestion suburban routes, with affordable subsidized monthly passes for daily commuters Basic infrastructure & human lives must come first then #BulletTrain projects
This is harsh reality in Kalwa TH @Central_Railway stations . As Crashed local access closed already deadly situation intesify in Kalwa . Daily deaths of Taxpayer but @drmmumbaicr GM🙂‍↔️ Kalwa Airoli link delayed Parsik Station denied but New Thane station sanctioned??
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