PM Modi Flags Off India's First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Today

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train today, operating between Howrah and Guwahati (Kamakhya).
• The train marks a significant milestone in Indian Railways' modernisation, offering enhanced comfort and efficiency for long-distance travel.
• It comprises 11 coaches (five 3 AC, four 2 AC, one 1 AC) with 823 berths, featuring ergonomically designed berths and automatic vestibule doors.
• Equipped with improved suspension, lower noise levels, Kavach protection, emergency talk-back, and disinfectant technology for safety and comfort.
• Only confirmed tickets will be issued, eliminating waiting lists and RAC, ensuring no VIP or emergency quota, and no railway passes for officials.

Why It Matters: India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train, flagged off by PM Modi, promises enhanced comfort and efficiency.