Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled India's first Vande Bharat sleeper coach at BEML's Bangalore Rail Complex, featuring USB charging ports, advanced safety systems, and disabled-friendly facilities. The train is set for multiple trials before being operational for passengers in three months, with series production expected to start in 1.5 years. Additionally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off three new Vande Bharat Express trains, enhancing connectivity across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh. The rollout of these trains aligns with the government's vision to modernize railway infrastructure and boost regional development. Meanwhile, the Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express and other trains were temporarily canceled due to heavy rains causing track waterlogging in Vijayawada Division.