Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains

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Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains

India’s first Vande Bharat Express sleeper train is expected to start running by the end of December 2025. The first train will be sent out from BEML (Bharat Earth Movers Limited) in Bengaluru on September 20, as confirmed by Bengaluru Central MP PC Mohan on social media.

Until now, all Vande Bharat trains had only seating arrangements, but this new version will have sleeping berths, so people can travel comfortably at night.

The sleeper coaches are being built by Integral Coach Factory (ICF) and BEML. These coaches will have:

  • Wider berths for better sleep
  • Brighter interiors
  • Bigger and cleaner toilets

The train will have a total of 16 coaches with 823 berths, including:

  • 11 3AC coaches with 611 berths
  • 4 2AC coaches with 188 berths
  • 1 1AC coach with 24 berths

This new sleeper train is a big step forward for Indian Railways, making long-distance travel faster and more comfortable for passengers.

List of Vande Bharat Express

Train NoFromToDepartureArrivalOther Details
20677Dr MGR Chennai CentralNarasapur05.30 hrs14.10 hrsWith effect from 12.01.2026
20678NarasapurDr MGR Chennai Central23.4523.45 hrsWith effect from 12.01.2026
26652Ernakulam JnKSR Benglauru14.20 hrs23.00 hrsFrom 11.11.2025 except Wednesday
26651KSR Bengaluru Ernakulam Jn05.10 hrs13.50 hrsFrom 11.11.2025 except Wednesday
26471 Bikaner Jn. Delhi Cantt. 05.40 hrs 11.55 hrs.From 28.09.2025 except Wednesday.
26472Delhi Cantt. Bikaner Jn. 16.45 hrs23.05 hrs.From 28.09.2025 except Wednesday
26481Jodhpur Jn.Delhi Cantt.05.2513.30From 27.09.2025 except Tuesday
26482 Delhi Cantt.Jodhpur Jn.15.1023.20From 27.09.2025 except Tuesday
20705H S Nanded CSMT05.00 hrs14.25 hrsWednesday
20706CSMTH S Nanded13.10 hrs22.50 hrsThursday
12461JodhpurSabarmati6:0512:05Tuesday
12462SabarmatiJodhpur16:4522:50Tuesday
20101NagpurSecunderabad5:0012:15Tuesday
20102SecunderabadNagpur13:0020:20Tuesday
20171Rani KamlapatiH. Nizamuddin5:4013:16Saturday
20172H. NizamuddinRani Kamlapati14:4022:16Saturday
20173Rani KamlapatiRewa15:3023:35Tuesday
20174RewaRani Kamlapati5:2013:30Tuesday
20176Agra Cantt.Banaras6:0013:00Friday
20175BanarasAgra Cantt.15:2022:20Friday
20607Chennai CentralMysuru5:5012:20Wednesday
20608MysuruChennai Central13:0519:20Wednesday
20627Chennai EgmoreNagercoil Jn.5:0013:40Wednesday
20628Nagercoil Jn.Chennai Egmore14:2023:00Wednesday
20631MangaloreThiruvananthapuram6:2515:05Tuesday
20632ThiruvananthapuramMangalore16:050:40Tuesday
20633KasargodThiruvananthapuram14:3022:40Thursday
20634ThiruvananthapuramKasargod5:1513:20Thursday
20641Bengaluru CanttCoimbatore14:2020:45Thursday
20642CoimbatoreBengaluru Cantt7:2513:50Thursday
20643MGR Chennai CentralCoimbatore14:1520:15Wednesday
20644CoimbatoreMGR Chennai Central6:0011:50Wednesday
20645MadgaonMangalore18:1022:45Thursday
20646MangaloreMadgaon8:3013:15Thursday
20661KSR BengaluruDharwar5:4512:10Tuesday
20662DharwarKSR Bengaluru13:1519:45Tuesday
20663MysuruMGR Chennai Central6:0012:30Thursday
20664MGR Chennai CentralMysuru17:0023:30Thursday
20665Chennai EgmoreTirunelveli14:4522:30Tuesday
20666TirunelveliChennai Egmore6:0513:55Tuesday
20669SSS HubballiPune5:0013:30Runs on Wed, Fri, Sun only
20670PuneSSS Hubballi14:1522:45Runs on Mon, Thu, Sat only
20671MaduraiBengaluru Cantt5:1513:00Tuesday
20672Bengaluru CanttMadurai13:3021:45Tuesday
20673KolhapurPune8:1513:30Mon, Thu, Sat only
20674PuneKolhapur14:1519:40Wed, Fri, Sun only
20701SecunderabadTirupati6:1514:30Tuesday
20702TirupatiSecunderabad15:1523:30Tuesday
20703KachegudaYesvantpur5:3014:00Wednesday
20704YesvantpurKacheguda14:4523:15Wednesday
20705JalnaMumbai CSMT5:0511:55Wednesday
20706Mumbai CSMTJalna13:1020:30Wednesday
20707SecunderabadVisakhapatnam5:0513:45Thursday
20708VisakhapatnamSecunderabad14:3023:20Thursday
20825BilaspurNagpur6:4512:15Saturday
20826NagpurBilaspur14:0519:25Saturday
20829DurgVisakhapatnam5:4513:50Thursday
20830VisakhapatnamDurg14:5022:50Thursday
20833VisakhapatnamSecunderabad5:4514:15Tuesday
20834SecunderabadVisakhapatnam15:0023:35Tuesday
20835RourkelaPuri14:1021:40Saturday
20836PuriRourkela5:0012:45Saturday
20841BhubaneswarVisakhapatnam5:1511:00Monday
20842VisakhapatnamBhubaneswar15:3021:30Monday
20871HowrahRourkela6:0011:50Tuesday
20872RourkelaHowrah13:3519:40Tuesday
20893TatanagarPatna5:2512:45Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
20894PatnaTatanagar14:1521:30Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
20887RanchiVaranasi5:1013:00Tuesday
20888VaranasiRanchi16:0523:55Tuesday
20891TatanagarBrahmapur14:5023:55Tuesday
20892BrahmapurTatanagar5:1514:20Tuesday
20897HowrahRanchi14:3522:00Tuesday
20898RanchiHowrah6:0013:10Tuesday
20901Mumbai CSMTGandhinagar Cap6:0012:25Wednesday
20902Gandhinagar CapMumbai CSMT14:0520:25Wednesday
20911IndoreNagpur6:1014:30Sunday
20912NagpurIndore15:2023:45Sunday
20977AjmerChandigarh6:1014:45Wednesday
20978ChandigarhAjmer15:1523:55Wednesday
20979UdaipurJaipur7:5014:10Wed, Fri, Sun only
20980JaipurUdaipur15:4522:08Wed, Fri, Sun only
20981Udaipur CityAgar Cantt5:4514:30Mon, Thu, Sat only
20982Agar CanttUdaipur City15:0023:45Mon, Thu, Sat only
21893TatanagarPatna5:2515:55Sunday
21894PatnaTatanagar13:2023:55Monday
21895TatanagarPatna5:2512:45Monday
21896PatnaTatanagar16:4523:55Sunday
22223Mumbai CSMTSainagar Shirdi6:2011:40Tuesday
22224Sainagar ShirdiMumbai CSMT17:3522:50Tuesday
22225Mumbai CSMTSolapur16:0522:40Wednesday
22226SolapurMumbai CSMT6:0512:35Thursday
22227New JalpaiguriGuwahati6:1011:40Tuesday
22228GuwahatiNew Jalpaiguri16:3022:00Tuesday
22229Mumbai CSMTMadgaon5:2513:10Friday
22230MadgaonMumbai CSMT14:4022:25Friday
22231KalaburagiSMVT Bengaluru5:1514:00Friday
22232SMVT BengaluruKalaburagi14:4023:30Friday
22233New JalpaiguriPatna5:1512:10Tuesday
22234PatnaNew Jalpaiguri13:0020:00Tuesday
22301HowrahNew Jalpaiguri05:5513:25Wednesday
22302New JalpaiguriHowrah15:0022:35Wednesday
22345PatnaGomtinagar06:0514:30Friday
22346GomtinagarPatna15:2023:45Friday
22347HowrahPatna15:5022:40Wednesday
22348PatnaHowrah08:0014:35Wednesday
22349PatnaRanchi07:0013:00Tuesday
22350RanchiPatna16:1522:05Tuesday
22415VaranasiNew Delhi06:0014:05Tuesday
22416New DelhiVaranasi15:0023:05Tuesday
22425Ayodhya CanttAnand Vihar (T)15:2023:40Wednesday
22426Anand Vihar (T)Ayodhya Cantt06:1014:30Wednesday
22435VaranasiNew Delhi15:0023:00Thursday
22436New DelhiVaranasi06:0014:00Thursday
22439New DelhiVaishno Devi Katra06:0014:00Wednesday
22440Vaishno Devi KatraNew Delhi15:0023:00Wednesday
22447New DelhiAmb Andaura05:5011:05Tuesday
22448Amb AndauraNew Delhi13:0018:25Tuesday
22457Anand Vihar (T)Dehradun17:5022:35Thursday
22458DehradunAnand Vihar (T)07:0011:45Thursday
22469KhajurahoH. Nizamuddin14:5023:10Monday
22470H. NizamuddinKhajuraho06:0014:20Monday
22477New DelhiVaishno Devi Katra15:0023:15Wednesday
22478Vaishno Devi KatraNew Delhi05:5014:00Wednesday
22487DelhiAmritsar15:1520:45Friday
22488AmritsarDelhi08:2013:50Friday
22489LucknowMeerut City14:4522:10Tuesday
22490Meerut CityLucknow06:3513:45Thursday
22545Lucknow JnDehradun05:1513:35Monday
22546DehradunLucknow Jn14:2522:40Monday
22549GorakhpurPrayagraj06:0513:35Saturday
22550PrayagrajGorakhpur15:1522:40Saturday
22895HowrahPuri06:1012:35Thursday
22896PuriHowrah13:5020:30Thursday
22925AhmedabadOkha18:1000:40Tuesday
22926OkhaAhmedabad03:4010:10Wednesday
22961Mumbai CentralAhmedabad15:5521:25Sunday
22962AhmedabadMumbai Central06:1011:35Sunday
22303HowrahGaya06:4012:30Thursday
22304GayaHowrah15:1521:10Thursday
22309HowrahBhagalpur07:4513:50Friday
22310BhagalpurHowrah15:0521:00Friday
22499DeogharVaranasi15:1522:30Tuesday
22500VaranasiDeoghar06:2013:40Tuesday
  1. Train No. 12461/12462 (Jodhpur – Sabarmati – Jodhpur) : Train 12461 departs from Jodhpur at 06:05 and arrives at Sabarmati at 12:05. Train 12462 departs from Sabarmati at 16:45 and arrives at Jodhpur at 22:50 (except Tuesday).
  2. Train No. 20101/20102 (Nagpur – Secunderabad – Nagpur) : Train 20101 departs from Nagpur at 05:00 and arrives at Secunderabad at 12:15 (except Tuesday). Train 20102 departs from Secunderabad at 13:00 and arrives at Nagpur at 20:20 (except Tuesday).
  3. Train No. 20171/20172 (Rani Kamlapati – Hazrat Nizamuddin – Rani Kamlapati) : Train 20171 departs from Rani Kamlapati at 05:40 and arrives at H. Nizamuddin at 13:16 (except Saturday). Train 20172 departs from H. Nizamuddin at 14:40 and arrives at Rani Kamlapati at 22:16 (except Saturday).
  4. Train No. 20173/20174 (Rani Kamlapati – Rewa – Rani Kamlapati) : Train 20173 departs from Rani Kamlapati at 15:30 and arrives at Rewa at 23:35 (except Tuesday). Train 20174 departs from Rewa at 05:20 and arrives at Rani Kamlapati at 13:30 (except Tuesday).
  5. Train No. 20176/20175 (Agra Cantt. – Banaras – Agra Cantt.) : Train 20176 departs from Agra Cantt. at 06:00 and arrives at Banaras at 13:00 (except Friday). Train 20175 departs from Banaras at 15:20 and arrives at Agra Cantt. at 22:20 (except Friday).
  6. Train No. 20607/20608 (Chennai Central – Mysuru – Chennai Central) : Train 20607 departs from MGR Chennai Central at 05:50 and arrives at Mysuru at 12:20 (except Wednesday). Train 20608 departs from Mysuru at 13:05 and arrives at MGR Chennai Central at 19:20 (except Wednesday).
  7. Train No. 20627/20628 (Chennai Egmore – Nagercoil – Chennai Egmore) : Train 20627 departs from Chennai Egmore at 05:00 and arrives at Nagercoil Jn. at 13:40 (except Wednesday). Train 20628 departs from Nagercoil Jn. at 14:20 and arrives at Chennai Egmore at 23:00 (except Wednesday).
  8. Train No. 20631/20632 (Mangalore Central – Thiruvananthapuram – Mangalore Central) : Train 20631 departs from Mangalore at 06:25 and arrives at Thiruvananthapuram at 15:05 (except Tuesday). Train 20632 departs from Thiruvananthapuram at 16:05 and arrives at Mangalore at 00:40 (except Tuesday).
  9. Train No. 20633/20634 (Kasargod – Thiruvananthapuram – Kasargod) : Train 20633 departs from Kasargod at 14:30 and arrives at Thiruvananthapuram at 22:40 (except Thursday). Train 20634 departs from Thiruvananthapuram at 05:15 and arrives at Kasargod at 13:20 (except Thursday).
  10. Train No. 20641/20642 (Bengaluru Cantt – Coimbatore – Bengaluru Cantt) : Train 20641 departs from Bengaluru Cantt at 14:20 and arrives at Coimbatore at 20:45 (except Thursday). Train 20642 departs from Coimbatore at 07:25 and arrives at Bengaluru Cantt at 13:50 (except Thursday).
  11. Train No. 20643/20644 (MGR Chennai Central – Coimbatore – MGR Chennai Central) : Train 20643 departs from MGR Chennai Central at 14:15 and arrives at Coimbatore at 20:15 (except Wednesday). Train 20644 departs from Coimbatore at 06:00 and arrives at MGR Chennai Central at 11:50 (except Wednesday).
  12. Train No. 20645/20646 (Madgaon – Mangalore – Madgaon) : Train 20645 departs from Madgaon at 18:10 and arrives at Mangalore at 22:45 (except Thursday). Train 20646 departs from Mangalore at 08:30 and arrives at Madgaon at 13:15 (except Thursday).
  13. Train No. 20661/20662 (KSR Bengaluru – Dharwar – KSR Bengaluru) : Train 20661 departs from KSR Bengaluru at 05:45 and arrives at Dharwar at 12:10 (except Tuesday).Train 20662 departs from Dharwar at 13:15 and arrives at KSR Bengaluru at 19:45 (except Tuesday).
  14. Train No. 20663/20664 (Mysuru – MGR Chennai Central – Mysuru) : Train 20663 departs from Mysuru at 06:00 and arrives at MGR Chennai at 12:30 (except Thursday). Train 20664 departs from MGR Chennai at 17:00 and arrives at Mysuru at 23:30 (except Thursday).
  15. Train No. 20665/20666 (Chennai Egmore – Tirunelveli – Chennai Egmore) : Train 20665 departs from Chennai Egmore at 14:45 and arrives at Tirunelveli at 22:30 (except Tuesday). Train 20666 departs from Tirunelveli at 06:05 and arrives at Chennai Egmore at 13:55 (except Tuesday).
  16. Train No. 20669/20670 (SSS Hubballi – Pune – SSS Hubballi) : Train 20669 departs from SSS Hubballi at 05:00 and arrives at Pune at 13:30 (on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday). Train 20670 departs from Pune at 14:15 and arrives at SSS Hubballi at 22:45 (on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday).
  17. Train No. 20671/20672 (Madurai – Bengaluru Cantt – Madurai) : Train 20671 departs from Madurai at 05:15 and arrives at Bengaluru Cantt at 13:00 (except Tuesday). Train 20672 departs from Bengaluru Cantt at 13:30 and arrives at Madurai at 21:45 (except Tuesday).
  18. Train No. 20673/20674 (Kolhapur – Pune – Kolhapur) : Train 20673 departs from Kolhapur at 08:15 and arrives at Pune at 13:30 (on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday). Train 20674 departs from Pune at 14:15 and arrives at Kolhapur at 19:40 (on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday).
  19. Train No. 20701/20702 (Secunderabad – Tirupati – Secunderabad) : Train 20701 departs from Secunderabad at 06:15 and arrives at Tirupati at 14:30 (except Tuesday). Train 20702 departs from Tirupati at 15:15 and arrives at Secunderabad at 23:30 (except Tuesday).
  20. Train No. 20703/20704 (Kacheguda – Yesvantpur – Kacheguda) : Train 20703 departs from Kacheguda at 05:30 and arrives at Yesvantpur at 14:00 (except Wednesday). Train 20704 departs from Yesvantpur at 14:45 and arrives at Kacheguda at 23:15 (except Wednesday).
  21. Train No. 20705/20706 (Jalna – CSMT Mumbai – Jalna) : Train 20705 departs from Jalna at 05:05 and arrives at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus at 11:55 (except Wednesday). Train 20706 departs from CSMT Mumbai at 13:10 and arrives at Jalna at 20:30 (except Wednesday).
  22. Train No. 20707/20708 (Secunderabad – Visakhapatnam – Secunderabad) : Train 20707 departs from Secunderabad at 05:05 and arrives at Visakhapatnam at 13:45 (except Thursday). Train 20708 departs from Visakhapatnam at 14:30 and arrives at Secunderabad at 23:20 (except Thursday).
  23. Train No. 20825/20826 (Bilaspur – Nagpur – Bilaspur) : Train 20825 departs from Bilaspur at 06:45 and arrives at Nagpur at 12:15 (except Saturday). Train 20826 departs from Nagpur at 14:05 and arrives at Bilaspur at 19:25 (except Saturday).
  24. Train No. 20829/20830 (Durg – Visakhapatnam – Durg) : Train 20829 departs from Durg at 05:45 and arrives at Visakhapatnam at 13:50 (except Thursday). Train 20830 departs from Visakhapatnam at 14:50 and arrives at Durg at 22:50 (except Thursday).
  25. Train No. 20833/20834 (Visakhapatnam – Secunderabad – Visakhapatnam) : Train 20833 departs from Visakhapatnam at 05:45 and arrives at Secunderabad at 14:15 (except Tuesday). Train 20834 departs from Secunderabad at 15:00 and arrives at Visakhapatnam at 23:35 (except Tuesday).
  26. Train No. 20835/20836 (Rourkela – Puri – Rourkela) : Train 20835 departs from Rourkela at 14:10 and arrives at Puri at 21:40 (except Saturday). Train 20836 departs from Puri at 05:00 and arrives at Rourkela at 12:45 (except Saturday).
  27. Train No. 20841/20842 (Bhubaneswar – Visakhapatnam – Bhubaneswar) : Train 20841 departs from Bhubaneswar at 05:15 and arrives at Visakhapatnam at 11:00 (except Monday). Train 20842 departs from Visakhapatnam at 15:30 and arrives at Bhubaneswar at 21:30 (except Monday).
  28. Train No. 20871/20872 (Howrah – Rourkela – Howrah) : Train 20871 departs from Howrah at 06:00 and arrives at Rourkela at 11:50 (except Tuesday). Train 20872 departs from Rourkela at 13:35 and arrives at Howrah at 19:40 (except Tuesday).
  29. Train No. 20893/20894 (Tatanagar – Patna – Tatanagar) : Train 20893 departs from Tatanagar at 05:25 and arrives at Patna at 12:45 (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday). Train 20894 departs from Patna at 14:15 and arrives at Tatanagar at 21:30 (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday).
  30. Train No. 20887/20888 (Ranchi – Varanasi – Ranchi) : Train 20887 departs from Ranchi at 05:10 and arrives at Varanasi at 13:00 (except Tuesday). Train 20888 departs from Varanasi at 16:05 and arrives at Ranchi at 23:55 (except Tuesday).
  31. Train No. 20891/20892 (Tata Nagar – Brahmapur – Ranchi) : Train 20891 departs from Tata Nagar at 14:50 and arrives at Brahmapur at 23:55 (except Tuesday). Train 20892 departs from Brahmapur at 05:15 and arrives at Tata Nagar at 14:20 (except Tuesday).
  32. Train No. 20897/20898 (Howrah – Ranchi – Howrah) : Train 20897 departs from Howrah at 14:35 and arrives at Ranchi at 22:00 (except Tuesday). Train 20898 departs from Ranchi at 06:00 and arrives at Howrah at 13:10 (except Tuesday).
  33. Train No. 20901/20902 (Mumbai Central – Gandhinagar Capital – Mumbai Central) : Train 20901 departs from Mumbai Central at 06:00 and arrives at Gandhinagar Capital at 12:25 (except Wednesday). Train 20902 departs from Gandhinagar Capital at 14:05 and arrives at Mumbai Central at 20:25 (except Wednesday).
  34. Train No. 20911/20912 (Indore – Nagpur – Indore) : Train 20911 departs from Indore at 06:10 and arrives at Nagpur at 14:30 (except Sunday). Train 20912 departs from Nagpur at 15:20 and arrives at Indore at 23:45 (except Sunday).
  35. Train No. 20977/20978 (Ajmer – Chandigarh – Ajmer) : Train 20977 departs from Ajmer at 06:10 and arrives at Chandigarh at 14:45 (except Wednesday). Train 20978 departs from Chandigarh at 15:15 and arrives at Ajmer at 23:55 (except Wednesday).
  36. Train No. 20979/20980 (Udaipur – Jaipur – Udaipur) : Train 20979 departs from Udaipur at 07:50 and arrives at Jaipur at 14:10 (on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday). Train 20980 departs from Jaipur at 15:45 and arrives at Udaipur at 22:08 (on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday).
  37. Train No. 20981/20982 (Udaipur City – Agar Cantt – Udaipur City) : Train 20981 departs from Udaipur City at 05:45 and arrives at Agar Cantt at 14:30 (on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday). Train 20982 departs from Agar Cantt at 15:00 and arrives at Udaipur City at 23:45 (on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday).
  38. Train No. 21893/21894 (Tatanagar – Patna – Tatanagar) : Train 21893 departs from Tatanagar at 05:25 and arrives at Patna at 15:55 (on Sunday). Train 21894 departs from Patna at 13:20 and arrives at Tatanagar at 23:55 (on Monday).
  39. Train No. 21895/21896 (Tatanagar – Patna – Tatanagar) : Train 21895 departs from Tatanagar at 05:25 and arrives at Patna at 12:45 (on Monday). Train 21896 departs from Patna at 16:45 and arrives at Tatanagar at 23:55 (on Sunday).
  40. Train No. 22223/22224 (Mumbai CSMT – Sainagar Shirdi – Mumbai CSMT) : Train 22223 departs from Mumbai CSMT at 06:20 and arrives at Sainagar Shirdi at 11:40 (except Tuesday). Train 22224 departs from Sainagar Shirdi at 17:35 and arrives at Mumbai CSMT at 22:50 (except Tuesday).
  41. Train No. 22225/22226 (Mumbai CSMT – Solapur – Mumbai CSMT) : Train 22225 departs from Mumbai CSMT at 16:05 and arrives at Solapur at 22:40 (except Wednesday). Train 22226 departs from Solapur at 06:05 and arrives at Mumbai CSMT at 12:35 (except Thursday).
  42. Train No. 22227/22228 (New Jalpaiguri – Guwahati – New Jalpaiguri): Train 22227 departs from New Jalpaiguri at 06:10 and arrives at Guwahati at 11:40 (except Tuesday). Train 22228 departs from Guwahati at 16:30 and arrives at New Jalpaiguri at 22:00 (except Tuesday).
  43. Train No. 22229/22230 (Mumbai CSMT – Madgaon – Mumbai CSMT) : Train 22229 departs from Mumbai CSMT at 05:25 and arrives at Madgaon at 13:10 (except Friday). Train 22230 departs from Madgaon at 14:40 and arrives at Mumbai CSMT at 22:25 (except Friday).
  44. Train No. 22231/22232 (Kalaburagi – SMVT Bengaluru – Kalaburagi): Train 22231 departs from Kalaburagi at 05:15 and arrives at SMVT Bengaluru at 14:00 (except Friday). Train 22232 departs from SMVT Bengaluru at 14:40 and arrives at Kalaburagi at 23:30 (except Friday).
  45. Train No. 22233/22234 (New Jalpaiguri – Patna – New Jalpaiguri) : Train 22233 departs from New Jalpaiguri at 05:15 and arrives at Patna at 12:10 (except Tuesday). Train 22234 departs from Patna at 13:00 and arrives at New Jalpaiguri at 20:00 (except Tuesday).

Vande Bharat Express Sleeper Train

Last year, Union Railway Minister announced the approval of the Vande Bharat Sleeper trains’ basic design and the commencement of their manufacturing. These trains will feature stainless steel car bodies and glass-fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP) interior panels, which will enhance both durability and passenger comfort.

  • The 10 rakes of 16-car Vande Bharat sleeper train will run with a maximum operating speed of 160 kmph (180 kmph during testing).
  • Reading lamps, charging outlets, a snack table, and a mobile/magazine holder will be there on the train coach.
  • Coaches will be equipped with the Kavach collision avoidance system
  • All coaches will have stainless steel car bodies
  • There will be crash-worthy passenger safety
  • GFRP interior panels will be there
  • Compartments will have fire safety compliance (EN 45545)
  • There will be automatic doors

Earlier Updates

The Indian Railway is starting a fresh project called Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains. The sleeper train india trains want to make travel faster and comfier for passengers. They plan to begin these trains around February 2024. The sleeping cars will have bigger beds, brighter inside lights, roomier bathrooms, a small kitchen, and better safety stuff. These new trains should save more energy and be kinder to the environment than the trains we have now.

Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains by Indian Railway

Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains are on the horizon with a significant order worth Rs 36,000 crore for 200 aluminum-bodied trains capable of reaching speeds up to 200 kmph, a notable increase from the peak speed of 160 kmph for steel-bodied AC Vande Bharat trains. French company Alstom and Russian player TMH are among the bidders for this project. Hindalco has partnered with Metra, a leading Italian company, to facilitate technology transfer, supply aluminum, and manufacture Aluminum Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains. The production will take place at their rolling mill in Hirakud.

After the immense popularity of Vande Bharat trains with sitting accommodation, the Indian Railways is gearing up to launch the sleeper version of Vande Bharat trains in the first half of the upcoming year (2024). These sleeper trains will offer enhanced suspension and lighting, ensuring a comfortable experience for long-distance travel. The interior of these next-generation sleeper trains is designed to meet passenger requirements, providing ample space and convenient ladders for accessing upper berths.

The introduction of sleeper Vande Bharat trains will mark a significant addition to the Indian Railways’ fleet, allowing passengers to embark on long-distance journeys comfortably and efficiently. The Honorable Railway Minister, in a recent tweet, announced the upcoming rollout of the faster prototype of the sleeper version in early 2024. This development is expected to transform passenger preferences, as travelers will now opt for Vande Bharat trains, especially those with sleeper facilities, over other modes of transport due to their affordability and comfort.

Indian Railways has ambitious plans to manufacture 400 Vande Bharat trains (Sleeper version) with various technologies, utilizing the expertise of Technology Partners and Indian Railways’ production units and manpower.

Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains : Key Features

  • Semi-High Speed: Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains are designed to run at speeds of up to 160 km/h, which significantly reduces travel time between major cities.
  • Aerodynamic Design: The train has an aerodynamic design for reduced air resistance and energy efficiency.
  • Modern Interiors: Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains boast modern interiors with comfortable seating, large windows, and spacious berths in sleeper coaches.
  • Amenities: The trains are equipped with facilities like onboard Wi-Fi, bio-vacuum toilets, GPS-based passenger information system, and modular fittings.
  • Safety Features: Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains are equipped with advanced safety features including automatic doors with sliding footsteps, fire and smoke detection systems, and CCTV cameras.
  • Environmentally Friendly: Being electric trains, they are eco-friendly and contribute to reducing carbon emissions.

Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains : Comparative Study

A comparison of Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains with other modes of transport:

  • Speed and Travel Time: Semi-high speed trains, capable of speeds up to 160 km/h. Significantly faster than regular trains, reducing travel time between cities.
  • Comfort and Space: Spacious seats/berths with comfortable interiors, Limited space, especially in economy class.
  • Cost: Prices vary widely based on demand and time of booking, Various classes available to suit different budgets.
  • Accessibility and Convenience: Security checks and boarding procedures can be time-consuming, Extensive rail network, connecting even remote areas.
  • Composition : The new train will have 16 coaches of which 11 will be the AC-3 tier types, 4 would be the AC 2 tier types and 1 would be the first class air-conditioned.

Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains : Luggage Limit

The planned Vande Bharat Sleeper Class will adhere to the same luggage limit as the aircraft. This sleeper train, comprising 20-22 coaches, will incorporate 3 designated luggage bogies for heavy baggage. Passengers carrying luggage exceeding 40 kg will incur additional charges per kilogram. These luggage bogies are designed in a contemporary fashion. In the event of damage or loss of luggage from the bogie, compensation will be provided according to railway regulations

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