Indian Railways is introducing a sleeper version of the Vande Bharat Express, aiming to enhance long-distance travel with faster, more comfortable overnight journeys. This new offering is set to compete with traditional premium trains like the Rajdhani Express and potentially short-haul flights. The Vande Bharat platform, already popular in its seater version, is being expanded to cover longer routes, reflecting a broader strategy to modernize rail travel with improved speed, technology, and passenger experience.