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Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw refutes delays in Vande Bharat sleeper trains over design

IndiaTimes Friday, 29 November 2024
Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw dismissed reports of delays in Vande Bharat sleeper train production due to design issues, clarifying the real cause was the Russian firm's limited experience with larger trains. Vaishnaw assured that the Indian Railways' needs for 16 to 24-coach trains were clearly communicated and production will commence soon.
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