The article discusses the potential delay in the delivery of 200 Vande Bharat sleeper trains by Indian Railways due to ongoing negotiations regarding design modifications and train length. Key highlights of the article are:
1. Negotiations Ongoing: Discussions about design modifications and train length for the supply and maintenance contract worth nearly Rs 60,000 crore are still in progress, leading to a delay in the delivery of the Vande Bharat sleeper trains.
2. Prototype Progress: Progress on the prototype for the Vande Bharat sleeper train has been slow, with suppliers yet to commence work on them despite the initial plan to unveil them within a year.
Editorial content by Blake Sterling
