Vande Bharat Sleeper Train: First Route Announced, PM Modi to Flag Off Soon!

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News18•01-01-2026, 15:17
Vande Bharat Sleeper Train: First Route Announced, PM Modi to Flag Off Soon!
- •India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train will run from Guwahati to Kolkata, connecting Bengal and Assam.
- •PM Modi is expected to flag off the train, possibly on January 17 or 18, following successful 180 km/h trials.
- •The train features 16 coaches (11 Third AC, 4 Second AC, 1 First AC) accommodating 823 passengers.
- •Key features include comfortable berths, KAVACH safety system, automatic doors, and an advanced driver's cabin.
- •Fares from Guwahati to Kolkata: Third AC ₹2300, Second AC ₹3000, First AC ₹3600.
Why It Matters: India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train from Guwahati to Kolkata set for January launch by PM Modi.
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