Vande Bharat video: glasses of water remain still at 180 km/h speed
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Vande Bharat video: glasses of water remain still at 180 km/h speed

During train journeys, jolts often occur, causing items on the seat to move. However, something special is happening in Vande Bharat: three glasses filled with water remain completely still even when the train is moving at a speed of 180 kilometers per hour. The video demonstrating this scene is currently circulating widely on social media.

The video shows the interior of the train carriage where three glasses of water are placed. Two glasses are located at the bottom, and the third is on top. Next to them is a mobile phone displaying the train's speed on its screen—180 kilometers per hour. Despite this high speed, the glasses do not shift, and the water does not spill.

Minister of Railways V. Somanna shared this video on his social media account. He specified that this video was filmed during tests of the Vande Bharat coach, which was manufactured at a railway factory.

Tests involving glasses of water are not new for Vande Bharat. Previously, a video also went viral showing one glass of water remaining stable at 180 km/h. Unlike the previous instance, the current viral video features three glasses.

It is crucial for the railways to assess the comfort and stability of high-speed travel. During tests, evaluations of vibration, jolts, and carriage behavior are conducted to verify its stability. Many viewers praise the technologies of Indian Railways and the comfort of Vande Bharat journeys after watching this video. Nevertheless, some users offer criticism, noting that although the train can travel at 180 km/h and the glasses do not move, the railway still needs to significantly improve passenger delivery timeliness.

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Dr. Shivam Sharma, CPRO of Central Broad Gauge Railway, provided details about the Sleeper Vande Bharat. He stated that the opening of this train will take place on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Varanasi station as a special train number 02527. This special service will provide passengers from Kashi, Sangam Nagari Prayagraj, the industrial city of Kanpur, historical Aligarh, and Ghaziabad with a new mode of connection to the national capital.

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In India, railway journeys are often associated with pleasant memories, whether it is a trip to relatives or a family vacation. However, there is a train that covers a distance of about 4000 kilometers and requires more than three days to complete the route.

This train is called the Vivek Express. It runs from Dibrugarh in Assam to Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, passing through many states, cities, and cultures during its long journey. This trip is especially interesting for those who love long train rides and want to see the diversity of India from the inside.

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The team spent the first two days in the general compartment and the remaining two days in an air-conditioned compartment. In the general compartment, seats are primarily taken by arriving passengers, so finding a comfortable spot on such a long journey can be a serious problem.

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