Vande Bharat Sleeper's First Run: Who Gets to Travel?

• India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train is ready for inauguration, expected around January 17 or 18 by the Prime Minister.
• The premium train will run between Guwahati and Kolkata, offering approximately 823 berths across First, Second, and Third AC.
• Common public cannot reserve tickets for the inaugural journey; only invited guests will travel.
• Invited guests include MPs, MLAs, school children (selected via essay competition), women, and media personnel.
• More than 823 people are expected to travel on the first day due to staggered boarding by public representatives.

Why It Matters: First Vande Bharat sleeper's inaugural journey is for invited guests, not general public, with PM's inauguration soon.