Vande Bharat Sleeper: First Train Fully Booked in Hours, Revolutionizing Overnight Travel

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News18•21-01-2026, 08:27
Vande Bharat Sleeper: First Train Fully Booked in Hours, Revolutionizing Overnight Travel
- •India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train, flagged off by PM Narendra Modi, sold out tickets within hours of booking opening.
- •The train connects Howrah Junction (West Bengal) and Kamakhya Junction (Assam), reducing travel time by 2.5 hours.
- •Features include 16 coaches (AC 3-tier, AC 2-tier, First Class AC), Kavach safety system, CCTV, and a capacity of 823 passengers.
- •Premium amenities like padded berths, bio-vacuum toilets, night lighting, baby care facilities, and privacy-enhancing doors are available.
- •Ticket prices vary by distance and class, with stricter cancellation rules compared to regular trains.
Why It Matters: The Vande Bharat Sleeper, India's first, sold out quickly, signaling a new era of premium overnight rail travel.
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