Vande Bharat Sleeper: Howrah-Kamakhya Route Commercial Run Starts Jan 22; Check Fares, Features

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the first Howrah-Guwahati (Kamakhya) Vande Bharat Sleeper Express.
• Commercial service from Howrah begins January 22, and from Guwahati on January 23, aiming to cut travel time by 2.5 hours.
• The train will stop at 13 stations including Malda Town, New Jalpaiguri, and Bandel, operating six days a week.
• Features include KAVACH anti-collision system, CCTV, bio-vacuum toilets, baby care facilities, and regional cuisine.
• Fares range from Rs 960 (AC 3-Tier for 400 km) to Rs 3,855 (AC First Class Kamakhya to Howrah).

Why It Matters: The Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Express starts commercial operations soon, enhancing connectivity and tourism.