New Delhi: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday revealed plans for the upcoming launch of the 'Vande Sleeper' train aimed at enhancing comfort during long-distance journeys.

"For long-distance travel of more than 700 km and 1000 km, the Vande Sleeper has been designed. The first train has already been manufactured and is currently undergoing testing," he said in Parliament on Thursday. 

He also revealed that the first train has already been manufactured and is currently undergoing testing.