India's First Vande Bharat Sleeper Arrives in Delhi; PM Modi to Flag Off Soon

• India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train arrived at New Delhi Railway Station, ready to operate between Kolkata and Guwahati.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to flag off the new train on the 17th or 18th of this month.
• The 16-coach train includes 11 Third AC, 4 Second AC, and 1 First AC, accommodating 823 passengers with a design speed of 180 km/h.
• It features comfortable berths, automatic doors, Kavach safety system, emergency talk-back, and regional food options.
• Fares range from ₹2300 (Third AC) to ₹3600 (First AC); Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw plans 12 such trains by year-end.

Why It Matters: India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper, offering advanced features, is ready for launch by PM Modi.