Vande Bharat Sleeper: No RAC, Higher Fares Than Rajdhani, PM Modi to Inaugurate

• Vande Bharat Sleeper Express will not offer Reservation Against Cancellation (RAC), waitlisted, or partially confirmed tickets; only fully confirmed tickets will be issued.
• Fares are set higher than premium services like Rajdhani Express, with a minimum chargeable distance of 400 km regardless of actual travel distance.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first Vande Bharat Sleeper Express on the Guwahati-Howrah route next week, reducing travel time by three hours.
• The train features ergonomically designed berths, automatic doors, enhanced suspension, noise reduction, and the Kavach automatic train protection system.
• The 16-coach train includes 11 3AC, four 2AC, and one first AC coach, operating at a maximum speed of 130 kmph on this route.

Why It Matters: Vande Bharat Sleeper offers premium travel with confirmed tickets only, higher fares, and advanced features.