Vande Bharat Sleeper vs. Flight: Which is Better for 1000km Travel?

• Indian Railways has launched the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train, designed for long-distance journeys, with the Guwahati-Kolkata route soon to be operational.
• The train features 16 coaches with a capacity of 823 passengers, including 11 AC-3 tier, 4 AC-2 tier, and 1 AC-1 class coaches, offering comfort based on economic capacity.
• Special coach features include comfortable cushioning, advanced suspension, noise reduction, automatic doors, and a modern passenger information system.
• Fares for 1000 km range from Rs 2,400 to Rs 3,800, significantly lower than flight costs (Rs 5,000-Rs 8,000) on routes like Howrah-Kamakhya.
• While flights take about 5 hours total (including airport time), the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train will take approximately 14 hours for the same distance.

Why It Matters: Vande Bharat Sleeper offers significant cost savings and comfort over flights for long distances, despite longer travel times.