The prototype of the Vande Bharat Sleeper train—being developed by a joint venture led by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited—is expected to be launched for testing within the next year. This update was shared by Satish Kumar, Chairman and CEO of the Railway Board, during the company’s 21st annual day celebrations, reported the PTI.

"After that, they have to supply 120 trains," Kumar said, lauding several landmark projects completed by the company in the recent past. One of them is the new Pamban Bridge, which is the country's first vertical-lift sea bridge.