Vande Bharat Sleeper Express: Fares Revealed for 1000 km Route, Digital Payments Only

• Indian Railways introduces Vande Bharat Sleeper Express with state-of-the-art facilities for overnight travel.
• First train to run from Howrah (Kolkata) to Kamakhya (Guwahati), covering 1000 km; PM Modi to flag off on Jan 17/18.
• Fares for 1000 km: 3AC Rs. 2,300, 2AC Rs. 3,000, 1AC Rs. 3,600 (meals included, GST extra).
• Only confirmed tickets issued; no RAC, waiting list, or partially confirmed tickets to prevent overcrowding.
• Digital payments preferred for bookings and mandatory for refunds, with a 24-hour refund target.

Why It Matters: Vande Bharat Sleeper offers premium, comfortable overnight travel with confirmed tickets and digital payment focus.