# Vande Bharat Train Completes 180 Kmph Trial

> Indian Railways' new Vande Bharat trainset hits 180 kmph on Mathura-Nagda route.
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## Vande Bharat 16-coach train completes 180 kmph trial
A 16-coach Vande Bharat train completed a supervised 180 kmph trial on the Mathura, Nagda section on October 8, 2026.

> The 16-coach Vande Bharat Chair Car trainset manufactured at Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala, successfully completed a high-speed trial at 180 kmph on the Mathura, Nagda section on 8 October 2026, under the supervision of the Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety
## New chair car features
The new Vande Bharat chair car has large panoramic windows, reclining seats with more legroom, and zero-discharge bio-vacuum toilets.
## Advanced propulsion system
Equipped with an advanced propulsion system, the trainset was assessed for high-speed performance, operational efficiency and safety.

> Equipped with an advanced propulsion system, the trainset was assessed for high-speed performance, operational efficiency and safety, a milestone in India's modern railway manufacturing journey
## 130-160 kmph operational speed
The new Vande Bharat train will run at 130 to 160 kmph before eventually reaching 180 kmph.
## RCF Kapurthala production record
RCF Kapurthala achieved its highest-ever annual production of 2,383 coaches in the financial year 2025-26.
## Vande Bharat sleeper expansion
Indian Railways plans to expand Vande Bharat sleeper fleet with 10 trainsets from BEML and additional units from other manufacturers.

> BEML said it is developing and supplying 10 Vande Bharat Sleeper trainsets, while additional trainsets are reportedly being planned through other manufacturers and production units
## Chair car accessibility features
The trainset features specially designed toilets accessible to wheelchair users and passengers with disabilities.
## Vande Bharat sleeper service approved
A Vande Bharat sleeper service between KSR Bengaluru and Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus was approved.
## Key takeaway

Indian Railways' 16-coach Vande Bharat trainset successfully completed a 180 kmph trial on the Mathura, Nagda section on October 8, 2026.