In July 2023,
Indian Railways announced plans for a non-air-conditioned train with
sleeper and general facilities for long-distance travel. The trainsets are manufactured by
Integral Coach Factory, Chennai at the cost of per trainset. The first train was flagged off on 30 December 2023 and entered commercial service on 1 January 2024. Production for 200 more such trains are in progress, with 50 under construction and 150 more planned. In January 2025, the Ministry of Railways added twelve major improvements in the train which includes emergency braking system. == Services ==