After Vande Bharat sleeper train launch, 'The Skin Doctor' warns: 'Hope it survives Indian civic sense, gutkha chewers, reel makers'
The Vande Bharat Sleeper Train, unveiled on September 1 by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, received praise for its sleek design and world-class amenities. However, concerns have been raised about whether it can maintain its standards given common issues with civic sense and cleanliness in Indian trains.
On September 1, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled the Vande Bharat Sleeper train, drawing widespread acclaim for its sleek design and world-class amenities. However, Dr. Neel, known as 'The Skin Doctor,' voiced concerns over Indian civic sense on X hoping that the train survives it.
Check out the post by 'The Skin Doctor':
The Vande Bharat sleeper train looks world-class.
¡ª THE SKIN DOCTOR (@theskindoctor13) September 1, 2024
Let's hope it survives Indian civic sense, gutkha chewers, unauthorized hawkers, beggars, thieves, without ticket occupiers, reel makers, stone pelters, and train track vandals. pic.twitter.com/3crv0RERSJ
After praising the Vande Bharat Sleeper train, Dr. Neel remarked, "Let's hope it survives Indian civic sense, gutkha chewers, unauthorized hawkers, beggars, thieves, without ticket occupiers, reel makers, stone pelters, and train track vandals."
The top comment on his post read: "Chips packets, aloo bhujiya and million other things on the floor from day 1," to which Neel responded that he shouldn't have expected anything different from the Vande Bharat Sleeper, pointing out that the Vande Bharat AC train had faced similar issues last year.
He even shared a picture of its floor littered with plastic packets, bottles, and food items.
From Vande Bharat AC train last year. Shouldn't expect any less from the Vande Bharat sleeper as well. pic.twitter.com/7J4ZCLFowp
¡ª THE SKIN DOCTOR (@theskindoctor13) September 1, 2024
Another emphasised: "All of this is useless until we learn basic civic sense and keep it as we keep our own property" while one said, "Good thing is that most of the Gutka chewers cannot afford this travel fare."
Vande Bharat Sleeper train
The Vande Bharat Sleeper Train, unveiled with much fanfare, comprises 16 coaches: 11 AC 3-tier coaches with 611 berths, 4 AC 2-tier coaches with 188 berths, and 1 AC First Class coach offering 24 berths, as reported byTOI.
Best in the world ???? ??!
¡ª Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) September 1, 2024
?Vande Bharat Sleeper!
?BEML in Bengaluru, Karnataka. pic.twitter.com/76bf1i9t2S
The train is equipped with world-class features that elevate Indian Railways to European standards, including spacious luggage rooms, integrated reading lights with USB charging points, and modular pantries.
Its sleek interiors and modern amenities have garnered widespread praise, with many admiring its impressive design.
The Sleeper version of Vande Bharat train looks amazing. pic.twitter.com/vpIDgiPZ2j
¡ª Indian Tech & Infra (@IndianTechGuide) September 1, 2024
Honestly, the Vande Bharat Sleeper renders had me hyped, but the final look? Hmm, it¡¯s decent, but the exterior could¡¯ve been sleeker, you know? The interiors are on point though. What do y¡¯all think?
¡ª Ganesh Subedi (@Ganesh_subedi_) September 1, 2024
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..#GS#VandeBharatTrain #VandeBharatExpress #IndianRailways pic.twitter.com/NobDTKNkIk
However, whether the Vande Bharat train can withstand the test of time and Indian civic sense (or the lack of it), and maintain its standards in the face of daily wear and tear remains to be seen.
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