Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Launched: Flight-like Comfort, High-Tech Features

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train from Malda Town Railway Station, West Bengal.
• The train will run between Howrah and Guwahati (Kamakhya), covering 958 km in 14 hours, offering faster and more comfortable travel.
• It features only AC three-tier, two-tier, and first AC coaches, with no sleeper, general, or second sitting bogies, and a maximum speed of 180 km/h.
• The train has 16 coaches, carrying 1,128 passengers, with fares starting around ₹2,300 for AC-3 tier.
• Equipped with the indigenous 'Kavach' automatic train protection system and an aerodynamic design for enhanced safety and speed.

Why It Matters: India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train offers flight-like comfort, high-tech safety, and faster travel.