Why Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains Are Ideal for 1000–1500 km Routes | Ashwini Vaishnaw Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw explained why the upcoming Vande Bharat Sleeper trains, which use distributed power technology, are better suited for long-distance travel of 1,000 to 1,500 kilometres. Addressing the media, he said that for long-distance journeys, rapid acceleration is not the primary requirement, making push–pull and distributed power configurations more efficient and reliable. The Minister sa