Vande Bharat Sleeper: Tickets Sold Out in Record Time, Unprecedented Craze!

• The new Vande Bharat Sleeper train, offering hotel-like luxury and high-speed travel, saw tickets for its first commercial run sell out in less than a day.
• Bookings for the train's inaugural journey, flagged off by PM Modi, opened on January 19, 2026, with its first trip from Kamakhya on January 22 and Howrah on January 23.
• The fully AC, semi-high-speed train connects Howrah (West Bengal) and Kamakhya (Assam) in just 14 hours, operating six days a week.
• It features 16 coaches with AC 3-tier, AC 2-tier, and First AC classes, accommodating 823 passengers per trip, with fares ranging from Rs. 2,299 to Rs. 3,640 plus GST.
• Equipped with the 'KAVACH' system, CCTV cameras, wider berths, bio-vacuum toilets, and facilities for persons with disabilities, it offers a world-class travel experience.

Why It Matters: The Vande Bharat Sleeper's rapid ticket sales highlight passenger demand for speed, safety, and comfort.