Wabtec bags Rs 839 crore orders for Vande Bharat Sleeper trains

New Delhi: US-headquartered Wabtec Corporation announced it secured orders for the Indian Railways Vande Sleeper trains Tuesday. The agreements, valued at approximately Rs 839 crore ($94 million), will enable Indian Railways to increase service availability, reduce maintenance complexity, and improve passenger safety, the company said.

Wabtec said it will supply critical onboard systems, including brake systems, doors, and gangway solutions. The scope includes system delivery, integration support, testing, commissioning, and long-term operational reliability support aligned with Indian Railways' performance and delivery requirements.

"We are focused on delivering these world-class systems on schedule," said Pascal Schweitzer, President, Wabtec Transit.


The Integral Coach Factory (ICF) is manufacturing 50 Vande Bharat Sleeper trainsets of 24 coaches each. They are aimed at expanding the next-generation rail network into long-distance overnight travel. Wabtec said these contracts for the Vande Bharat Sleeper project represent "significant business milestone and stronger long-term partnerships with leading rail car builders, system integrators, and national railway programs."

The first Vande Sleeper train service was launched in January this year. Public sector undertaking BEML has been entrusted with the design and development of 10 Vande Bharat Sleeper trainsets. India’s second Vande Bharat Sleeper train will connect Mumbai and Bengaluru from November 1.