Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper train to launch on Sunday; Ashwini Vaishnaw to flag off

Indian Railways will launch a new Vande Bharat Sleeper Express between Varanasi and New Delhi tomorrow. The new train will be inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw from Varanasi. The semi-high-speed train aims to provide passengers with a faster, overnight travel option, benefiting pilgrims, tourists, students, working professionals, and others travelling between eastern Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.

The train will cover the route via Prayagraj, Kanpur Central, Aligarh, and Ghaziabad, operating six days a week with one day off for each direction. The travel time between Varanasi and New Delhi will be reduced by 55 minutes, while the return journey will be 35 minutes shorter than the current Shiv Ganga Express. The Vande Bharat Sleeper Express boasts modern safety systems, enhanced passenger amenities, and advanced technology features, including a Train Collision Avoidance System, ergonomic toilets, USB charging ports, Wi-Fi connectivity, and noise insulation for a more comfortable journey.