The new Vande Bharat sleeper train service is expected to cut travel time by around three hours compared to existing express trains on the route.
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Moneycontrol13-01-2026, 14:55

Vande Bharat Sleeper: Official Urges 'Toilet Manners' for Passengers

  • A railway official urged Vande Bharat Sleeper passengers to have 'toilet manners' and respect public property.
  • Ananth Rupanagudi, Chief Project Manager at Indian Railways, made the comment on X, sparking debate on train hygiene.
  • He clarified that issues are often due to passenger behavior, not faulty equipment, especially in premier trains.
  • The Vande Bharat Sleeper Express, launching January 17, will run on the Guwahati–Howrah route.
  • New ticketing norms for the Vande Bharat Sleeper include no RAC or waitlisted tickets and a minimum chargeable distance of 400 km.

Why It Matters: Railway official emphasizes passenger etiquette for Vande Bharat Sleeper, highlighting new ticketing rules.

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