Vande Bharat sleeper tickets sold within hours! Indian Railways’ new train on Kamakhya–Howrah route sees strong debut; all you want to know

Vande Bharat sleeper tickets sold within hours! Indian Railways’ new train on Kamakhya–Howrah route sees strong debut; all you want to know

Vande Bharat sleeper, Indian Railways’ new train for overnight premium travel, has received overwhelming passenger response, according to the Ministry of Railways. The first commercial run of Vande Bharat Sleeper train between Kamakhya and Howrah saw all tickets selling out within hours of bookings opening, Indian Railways said.According to railway officials, reservations for the Vande…

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Who is responsible — Railways, government or passengers? Litter found on inaugural Vande Bharat sleeper sparks outrage

Who is responsible — Railways, government or passengers? Litter found on inaugural Vande Bharat sleeper sparks outrage |

Passengers will be served a range of traditional West Bengal and Assam dishes prepared using locally sourced ingredients After days of waiting and announcement of launch, the Vande Bharat Sleeper was finally flagged off amid much fanfare. However, amid all these, a video showing discarded waste scattered on the floor of the newly inaugurated Vande…

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Vande Bharat sleeper flag off today: Howrah-Kamakhya train to be launched by PM Modi; check fare, schedule & top features - watch video

Vande Bharat sleeper flag off today: Howrah-Kamakhya train to be launched by PM Modi; check fare, schedule & top features – watch video

The all air-conditioned train aims to make overnight train journeys faster and more premium and comfortable for passengers. Vande Bharat sleeper flag off today: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to flag off the first Vande Bharat sleeper train set of Indian Railways from Malda town in West Bengal today. The inaugural Vande Bharat…

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India’s first Howrah–Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Train to launch on 17 Dec: Everything you need to know

India’s first Howrah–Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Train to launch on 17 Jan: 5 things travellers need to know

India’s first and much-awaited Vande Bharat Sleeper train is all set to launch on this Saturday (17 January 2026). West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya mentioned during a press conference on Monday, as per PTI. He said the move will significantly boost connectivity in the North Bengal region. The day will mark a historic milestone…

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India’s first Howrah–Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Train to launch on 17 Dec: Everything you need to know

India’s first Howrah–Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Train to launch on 17 Dec: Everything you need to know

India’s first and much-awaited Vande Bharat Sleeper train is all set to launch on this Saturday (17 January 2026). The day will mark a historic milestone in the country’s rail transportation and expand the series beyond short-distance and daytime services. The train is laced with modern amenities and comfort, and will run on higher speeds….

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Vande Bharat sleeper fares out! Indian Railways to launch new train on Howrah-Guwahati route; check ticket price & top features

Vande Bharat sleeper fares out! Indian Railways to launch new train on Howrah-Guwahati route; check ticket price & top features

Vande Bharat sleeper launch soon! Indian Railways is all set to launch its first Vande Bharat sleeper this week, with PM Narendra Modi expected to flag off the new train on January 117 between Howrah and Kamakhya (Guwahati). Ahead of the launch, Indian Railways has announced the fare structure and ticket prices for the Vande…

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New seats, modern washrooms & more — Here's how Vande Bharat Sleeper looks from inside! Rail minister Vaishnaw offers a glimpse

New seats, modern washrooms & more — Here’s how Vande Bharat Sleeper looks from inside! Rail minister Vaishnaw offers a glimpse

Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday offered a first glimpse of the upcoming Vande Bharat sleeper train, describing it as a new-generation service designed to significantly improve comfort on overnight journeys. The minister, while reviewing the new train, said that focus was towards upgrading amenities to make long-distance rail travel smoother and more passenger-friendly. India…

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Vande Bharat’s overnight sleeper train to debut in January 2026: First service between Guwahati and Howrah

Vande Bharat’s overnight sleeper train to debut in January 2026: First service between Guwahati and Howrah |

Indian Railways is all set to start 2026 with the launch of its first-ever Vande Bharat sleeper train, which will mark a crucial upgrade in overnight train travel. The sleeper class will run between Assam’s Guwahati and West Bengal’s Howrah, informed Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to flag off the…

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Vande Bharat sleeper clocks 180 kmph! Ashwini Vaishnaw shares video of train’s ‘water test’; watch

Vande Bharat sleeper clocks 180 kmph! Ashwini Vaishnaw shares video of train’s ‘water test’; watch

Vande Bharat sleeper prototype Vande Bharat sleeper train launch soon! Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday shared an important update on the Vande Bharat sleeper train, posting a video on X (formerly Twitter) of the train’s speed trial. The new train touched 180 kmph speeds – its maximum- during trial runs between the Kota-Nagda section…

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