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India launches Vande Bharat Sleeper trains on three routes

New overnight semi-high-speed services debut on Varanasi-Delhi, Bengaluru-Mumbai, and Bengaluru-Goa routes.

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What to know

  • Indian Railways launched the Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper on October 31, covering 760 km in 9.5 hours with multiple accommodation classes.
  • The Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper entered commercial service on November 3, with ticket bookings opened and fares published.
  • A third route connecting Bengaluru to Goa via Western Ghats is in development, with a planned 13-hour journey time.
  • All new sleeper trains feature 16 coaches with Third AC, Second AC, and First AC options, representing expansion of India's premium overnight rail network.

Indian Railways OperatorAshwini VaishnawAshwini Vaishnaw Rail MinisterBEML Train manufacturerNorthern Railway Operator

India launches Vande Bharat Sleeper trains on three routes
Indian Express

How it unfolded 3 developments, newest first · click a bar or a number to jump articles

Peak 8 pieces in 5h at Oct 28, 5 PM; 43 pieces over 19 days (43 articles) Oct 26, 5 AM — 1 piece · 1 article — Google News 1Oct 26, 10 AM — quietOct 26, 3 PM — quietOct 26, 8 PM — quietOct 27, 1 AM — quietOct 27, 6 AM — quietOct 27, 11 AM — quietOct 27, 4 PM — quietOct 27, 9 PM — 1 piece · 1 article — Newswires 1Oct 28, 2 AM — quietOct 28, 7 AM — quietOct 28, 12 PM — quietOct 28, 5 PM — 8 pieces · 8 articles — Google News 8Oct 28, 10 PM — quietOct 29, 3 AM — quietOct 29, 8 AM — 7 pieces · 7 articles — Google News 6, Newswires 1Oct 29, 1 PM — quietOct 29, 6 PM — quietOct 29, 11 PM — 3 pieces · 3 articles — Google News 3Oct 30, 4 AM — 4 pieces · 4 articles — Newswires 4Oct 30, 9 AM — 2 pieces · 2 articles — Google News 2Oct 30, 2 PM — quietOct 30, 7 PM — 3 pieces · 3 articles — Google News 2, Newswires 1Oct 31, 12 AM — 6 pieces · 6 articles — Google News 5, Newswires 1Oct 31, 5 AM — 1 piece · 1 article — Newswires 1Oct 31, 10 AM — 1 piece · 1 article — Newswires 1Oct 31, 3 PM — quietOct 31, 8 PM — 2 pieces · 2 articles — Newswires 1, Google News 1Nov 1, 1 AM — 1 piece · 1 article — Google News 1Nov 1, 5 AM — quietNov 1, 10 AM — 2 pieces · 2 articles — Newswires 2Nov 1, 3 PM — quietNov 1, 8 PM — quietNov 2, 1 AM — 1 piece · 1 article — Newswires 1Nov 2, 6 AM — quietNov 2, 11 AM — quietNov 2, 4 PM — quietNov 2, 9 PM — quietNov 3, 2 AM — quietNov 3, 7 AM — quietNov 3, 12 PM — quietNov 3, 5 PM — quietNov 3, 10 PM — quietNov 4, 3 AM — quietNov 4, 8 AM — quietNov 4, 1 PM — quietNov 4, 6 PM — quietNov 4, 11 PM — quietNov 5, 4 AM — quietNov 5, 9 AM — quietNov 5, 2 PM — quietNov 5, 7 PM — quietNov 6, 12 AM — quietNov 6, 5 AM — quietNov 6, 10 AM — quietNov 6, 3 PM — quietNov 6, 8 PM — quietNov 7, 1 AM — quietNov 7, 6 AM — quietNov 7, 11 AM — quietNov 7, 4 PM — quietNov 7, 9 PM — quietNov 8, 2 AM — quietNov 8, 7 AM — quietNov 8, 12 PM — quietNov 8, 5 PM — quietNov 8, 10 PM — quietNov 9, 3 AM — quietNov 9, 8 AM — quietNov 9, 1 PM — quietNov 9, 6 PM — quietNov 9, 11 PM — quietNov 10, 4 AM — quietNov 10, 9 AM — quietNov 10, 2 PM — quietNov 10, 7 PM — quietNov 11, 12 AM — quietNov 11, 5 AM — quietNov 11, 10 AM — quietNov 11, 3 PM — quietNov 11, 8 PM — quietYesterday, 1 AM — quietYesterday, 6 AM — quietYesterday, 11 AM — quietYesterday, 4 PM — quietYesterday, 9 PM — quietToday, 2 AM — quietToday, 7 AM — quietToday, 12 PM — quietToday, 5 PM — quiet 123
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    Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper enters commercial service — Ticket booking opened and the Bengaluru-Mumbai service began regular operations from November 3, following the inaugural run on November 1.

  2. background

    Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper — Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper train on November 1.

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    Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper launches — The Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper Express began operations on October 31. Train 27421 departs Varanasi at 8:50 pm and arrives in New Delhi at 6:10 am, stopping at Prayagraj, Kanpur Central, Aligarh, and Ghaziabad. Return service operates similarly with departure at 9:40 pm from New Delhi.

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    Bengaluru-Goa Vande Bharat Express announced via Western Ghats

    Indian Railways announced a new Bengaluru-Goa Vande Bharat Express route via the scenic Western Ghats, with a 13-hour journey time. This future service will complement the existing overnight sleeper operations.

    “The journey was completed in around 7 hours in the last trial run…”
    — The Hindu, News outlet · source

    1. 1 outlet first by The Hindu, 13d ago · read ↗

    2. 1 outlet Bengaluru-Goa Vande Bharat train via Mangaluru from November third week

      first by The Times of India, 13d ago

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    Railway Board approves Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper

    The Railway Board approved a new Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper train covering 1,100 km in approximately 16 hours, running via Kalaburagi, Solapur, and Pune.

    1. 5 outlets first by Indian Express, 14d ago · also NDTV, The New Indian Express, The Economic Times, The Hindu · read ↗

    2. 3 outlets first by RailJournal, 16d ago · also Deccan Herald, Indian Express · read ↗

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    Railway Board approves Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper

    The Railway Board approved introduction of a new Vande Bharat Sleeper Express between Varanasi and New Delhi. The orange-and-grey train will have 16 coaches with Third AC, Second AC, and First AC accommodation, covering 760 km in 9 hours 30 minutes.

    “Train number 27421 Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper Express will depart from Varanasi at 8:50 pm and arrive in New Delhi at 6:10 am the next day.”
    — Indian Express, News outlet · source

    1. 4 outlets first by Zee Business, 16d ago · also NDTV, Business Today, The Economic Times · read ↗

    2. 3 outlets first by Indian Express, 14d ago · also ET TravelWorld, The New Indian Express · read ↗

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  1. 2 outlets Rs 1,819 for Delhi-Kashi Vande Bharat Sleeper ride: Much-awaited overnight train launches tomorrow. Check

    first by The Economic Times, 14d ago · also Indian Express

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