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Vande Bharat sleeper train Premium trains – better than Rajdhani and Tejas Express – and offering enhanced passenger comforts and importantly higher average speeds will in the coming years be the new reality for overnight travel on Indian Railways – courtesy the Vande Bharat sleeper train project. Over 250 new trains are in the pipeline…
Travelling by train entered a new phase with the introduction of the Vande Bharat Sleeper trains in 2026. It is undoubtedly a significant upgrade for train passengers. As per official updates from the Indian Railways and the Press Information Bureau (PIB), the sleeper variant is set to change long-distance overnight journeys in India. While the…
Vande Bharat trains have truly transformed the face of domestic travel in India. It is not only about speed, but also about how travellers experience the overall journey. In a recent official update, the Indian Railways has approved Vande Bharat Sleeper train between Mumbai and Bengaluru. It is another major step in luxury long-distance travel…
BENGALURU: Train travel between Bengaluru and Mumbai is expected to be fast and more comfortable, with Indian Railways approving Vande Bharat sleeper service. The route, stops, travel time and launch date will be announced soon, sources said. Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Bangalore Central MP PC Mohan in a letter about the approval for the…
India’s most-talked about train, Vande Bharat Sleeper, has become an Internet sensation. Since its inauguration, the train has been attracting positive praises from travellers. From Instagram to X, travellers have been sharing pictures and videos of the train’s food, interiors and cleanliness. “This looks so nice” to “Flight-like” experiences are some of the most common…
Donald Trump (AP file photo) US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States was aware of Iranian sleeper cells inside the country, as American and Israeli forces continued their military operation against Iran. The operation, which has entered its second week, killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and has since led…
LUCKNOW: At least even people were killed and 21 others injured after a sleeper bus flipped on the Purvanchal Expressway in Lucknow on Monday. The accident occurred near Hasanapur in the Gosainganj area when the bus, travelling from Ludhiana to Darbhanga, lost control. Around 40 passengers were reportedly on board at the time of the…
The government has planned to manufacture 260 rakes of Vande Bharat Sleeper trainsets as part of efforts to upgrade long-distance rail travel with advanced safety systems and passenger comfort features, according to Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.The programme will be executed in phases covering prototype development, testing, trials…
Railway Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman may announce yet another record capital expenditure allocation for Indian Railways in Union Budget 2026. In the last five years, railway budget allocations have grown exponentially, as the government focused on infrastructure as a driver of economic growth.Till 2017, the Railway Budget was presented separately. Suresh Prabhu was…
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…
