Vande Bharat Sleeper Furnishing Issue: The much-anticipated Vande Bharat Sleeper train, originally expected to debut in October, is facing further delays due to furnishing and safety concerns flagged by the Railway Board. Railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had earlier hinted at an October launch for the train, but the same is awaited because the second rake is still in the final phase of manufacturing, with work going on the interiors.

Although the Board has granted in-principle approval for the operation of the 16-car Vande Bharat Sleeper rake, it has advised that certain deficiencies must be rectified before the train can enter service. In a detailed communication to the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) and all railway zones, the Board highlighted issues related to fur

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