Delhi Varanasi Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Starts Today With 16 AC Coaches

Just ahead of the Diwali festival, railway passengers in the state of Uttar Pradesh and across the country are about to receive a very special and historic gift from the Indian Railways. The official inauguration and commercial operation of the state-of-the-art Vande Bharat Sleeper train between the national capital New Delhi and the major religious and cultural center Varanasi is set to begin today (October 31). The launch of this train will provide passengers with an unprecedented facility to travel in extreme comfort and modernity, particularly during overnight journeys. On the special occasion of National Unity Day, this massive gift is being presented to the public of Uttar Pradesh by the railways, which will provide a new dimension to regional tourism, trade, and commuting.

CM Yogi And Railway Minister To Flag Off The Train

The new Vande Bharat Sleeper train running on the tracks starting today will be jointly flagged off by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw from Varanasi to New Delhi. This occasion is going to prove to be a milestone in the history of Indian Railways' modernization. The Vande Bharat Sleeper train has been developed as India's most advanced, safe, and passenger-centric train to date, symbolizing a revolutionary change in the country's rail transport infrastructure. A total of 16 modern air-conditioned (AC) coaches have been fitted in this train, which will make long-distance travel extremely pleasant and comfortable.

Train Speed And Modern Security Technology

The maximum design speed of this advanced Vande Bharat Sleeper train has been set at 180 kilometers per hour, making it one of the fastest sleeper trains in the country. Keeping passenger safety paramount, this train has been fully equipped with the modern Kavach safety system, which minimizes the possibility of accidents. In addition, several world-class features have been added to improve train operations and passenger convenience. These include fully automatic doors, a modern bio-vacuum toilet system, and high-tech CCTV cameras for security inside and outside the coaches, ensuring passenger safety at every moment.

Time Table And Operating Schedule

Keeping passenger convenience in mind, the time table of this train has been prepared in a well-planned manner. The train will depart from Varanasi at 8:50 PM according to the scheduled time and will reach the national capital New Delhi at 5:55 AM the next morning. On the return journey, the train will depart from New Delhi at 9:40 PM and reach Varanasi Junction at 6:45 AM the next morning. During its journey, this train will make halts at a total of four major stations in both directions, including Prayagraj Junction, Kanpur Central, Aligarh, and Ghaziabad railway stations, where passengers can board and deboard easily.

Days Of Operation In A Week And Route Restrictions

This train will be operated for a total of 6 days a week to ensure regular and smooth movement of passengers. However, keeping route maintenance and operational arrangements in mind, some special restrictions have been placed on its operational days. This Vande Bharat Sleeper train running between Varanasi and New Delhi won't operate on Saturdays, while on the other hand, for the service running between New Delhi and Varanasi, this train won't operate on Fridays. Except for these two days, passengers will be able to continuously enjoy this train on the remaining days of the week and plan their journey accordingly.

Coach Structure, Berth Categories And Passenger Capacity

The coach structure and interior layout of the Vande Bharat Sleeper train have been designed remarkably well. A total of 16 air-conditioned (AC) coaches have been attached to this entire train, which are divided into different categories. The train provides facilities for 1 AC First Class coach, 4 AC 2-Tier coaches, and 11 AC 3-Tier coaches for passengers. Combining all these categories, a total of 823 passengers will be able to enjoy a comfortable journey at the same time in this train. Special attention has been paid to the personal comforts of passengers at each berth so that no fatigue or inconvenience is felt during long journeys.

Interior Aesthetics And Recently Surfaced Video

Recently, a video of this new Vande Bharat Sleeper train running between Delhi and Varanasi surfaced through social media and other mediums, which further heightened people's curiosity about it. Upon entering the train, it was clearly visible that this is a high-class train resembling a five-star hotel or an airplane, where extreme attention has been paid to every small detail, from the level of cleanliness to passenger convenience. Traveling on this train will give Indian rail passengers a completely new and unique experience, because there is a vast difference between the internal environment of traditional Indian trains and the interior environment of this modern sleeper train.