Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the first-ever Vande Bharat Sleeper Train will operate between Guwahati in Assam and Howrah in West Bengal.
Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed that the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train has undergone complete trials, testing, and certification successfully. In January, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will flag off the inaugural service on the Guwahati–Howrah route.
The Minister highlighted this as a major milestone for Indian Railways, the nation, and its passengers. He added that 2026 will usher in substantial reforms for Indian Railways, including several passenger-focused initiatives.
As per the Release, The districts benefitted by the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train include Kamrup Metropolitan and Bongaigaon in Assam State, and Coochbehar, Jalpaiguri, Maldah, Murshidabad, Purba Bardhaman, Hooghly, and Howrah in West Bengal State.
The Vande Bharat Sleeper Train will feature 16 Coaches including 11 three-tier AC coaches, 4 two-tier AC coaches, and 1 first-class AC coach, accommodating approximately 823 passengers.
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