Vande Bharat Sleeper Train

January 20, 2026 10:10 PM

Vande Bharat Sleeper Train sees massive demand, tickets sell out within hours

The newly introduced Vande Bharat Sleeper train operating between Kamakhya and Howrah has witnessed an overwhelming response from passengers, with all tickets for its first commercial run selling out within hours of the reservation window opening. According to the Railways Ministry, the ticket booking for the service opened on January 19, at 8 am, and seats across all classes were fully booked in less than 24 hours through the Passenger Reservation System (PRS) and other authorised platforms. T...

January 4, 2026 3:53 PM

Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train at New Delhi Railway Station

Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday inspected India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train at New Delhi Railway Station, marking a key step towards the launch of the country’s first semi-high-speed overnight Vande Bharat service. During the inspection, the Minister reviewed sleeper coaches, seating and berthing arrangements, modern interiors, safety systems and passenger convenience features. Emphasising passenger safety and comfort, he examined advanced facilities includin...

January 1, 2026 4:54 PM

Vande Bharat sleeper train clears trials, Guwahati–Kolkata to be first route

The government has completed the trial, testing and certification of the Vande Bharat Sleeper train, with the first route chosen between Guwahati and Kolkata, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the first sleeper train sometime soon, the minister said at a press conference. “For a long time, there has been a demand for new-generation trains. The Vande Bharat chair car started a new era in Indian Railways and has been widely welc...

December 31, 2025 4:31 PM

Vande Bharat Sleeper Train completes CRS high-speed trial at 180 kmph

Indian Railways has successfully completed the final high-speed trial of the indigenously developed Vande Bharat Sleeper Train under the supervision of the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS). The trial was conducted on the Kota-Nagda section, where the 16-coach train achieved a maximum speed of 180 kmph, marking a significant step in India’s push for advanced and self-reliant rail technology. During the trial, the CRS carried out detailed technical assessments covering ride stability, oscil...