Mains Answer Writing - 3 Jan, 2026
GS1
Economy
10 marks
“The Vande Bharat sleeper train marks a significant shift in India’s railway modernisation by combining indigenous technology, safety systems and passenger-centric design.”
Examine the statement with reference to the features of the Vande Bharat sleeper trains and their role in strengthening India’s transport infrastructure.
Tips for your answer
- Break the statement into three pillars
- Structure the body strictly around:
- - Indigenous technology (Make in India systems, cost per coach, self-reliance)
- - Safety systems (Kavach, automatic doors, high-speed trials)
- - Passenger-centric design (sleeping berths, comfort, fixed pricing)
- This ensures direct alignment with the question.
- Link features to infrastructure outcomes
- Do not merely list features. For each, briefly explain how it strengthens transport infrastructure—better safety, higher capacity, overnight connectivity, regional integration (especially the Northeast).
- Conclude with systemic impact
- End by showing the larger shift: from conventional trains to technology-driven, indigenous, scalable rail modernisation, positioning railways as a backbone of economic and regional development.
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