As part of its preparations to introduce premium semi-high-speed train services, Indian Railways is bringing Vande Bharat Sleeper trains onto the tracks. The launch of the two services is expected to provide relief to passengers travelling between major cities, particularly those undertaking overnight journeys.
The Varanasi–New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper Express will operate under train numbers 27421 and 27422. According to the proposed timetable, train number 27421 will depart from Varanasi at 8:50 pm and reach Prayagraj at 10:35 pm, with departure scheduled for 10:40 pm. It will reach Kanpur Central at 12:40 am and depart at 12:45 am. The train will pass Chhipiyana Buzurg at 5:10 am before arriving in New Delhi at 5:55 am.
In the return direction, train number 27422 will depart from New Delhi at 9:40 pm. It will pass Chhipiyana Buzurg at 10:20 pm and reach Kanpur Central at 2:25 am, departing at 2:30 am. The train will arrive in Prayagraj at 4:45 am and depart at 4:50 am before reaching Varanasi at 6:45 am.
The second service, the Mumbai–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper Express, is scheduled to depart from Mumbai at 8:10 pm and arrive in Bengaluru at 11:55 am the following day. In the return direction, the train will depart from Bengaluru at 7:50 pm and reach Mumbai at 11:55 am the next day.
The Mumbai–Bengaluru service is planned to operate six days a week, with a journey time of 16 hours. Its proposed stops include Anantapur, Guntakal, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Solapur, Pune and Kalyan. However, the official timetable for this service has not yet been released.
With the two launches scheduled for October 31 and November 1, Indian Railways is preparing to expand its Vande Bharat Sleeper services on routes connecting major urban centres. The proposed schedules and stoppages will be important for passengers planning overnight travel between Varanasi and New Delhi, as well as Mumbai and Bengaluru.
About The Author
Comment List