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The launch of the Vande Bharat sleeper train is part of a series of major rail and infrastructure initiatives aimed at strengthening connectivity between eastern India and the Northeast
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The Vande Bharat Sleeper Express is set to be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Guwahati–Howrah route on January 17. Its ticket prices will be slightly higher than premium services such as the Rajdhani Express.
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Vande Bharat Sleeper News: During the visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to flag off the first sleeper version of the Vande Bharat Express, which will operate between Howrah in West Bengal and Guwahati in Assam
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Indian Railways News: The Vande Bharat Sleeper train is designed for overnight travel, offering enhanced comfort, safety and a premium passenger experience
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While the first Vande Bharat sleeper train has quality issues, the second rake has pending works to be completed, a source aware of the developments told Moneycontrol.
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The new Ernakulam–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express reduces travel time by 2 hours, covering the route in 8 hours 40 minutes. Check timings, fare, route, and more — read to know more.
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Indian Railways News: The Vande Bharat Sleeper trainset has been designed and developed by BEML Limited, featuring stainless-steel construction and advanced crashworthy elements to maximize passenger safety
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India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train is here, promising to transform overnight travel with speed, luxury, and smart tech. From First AC private cabins to advanced safety features, this train redefines rail journeys across India. See pics of the futuristic coaches and interiors!
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Praising the Railways and its dedicated workers, Dr J Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas added, 'This was not even a complaint. It was my mistake. Yet, they acted swiftly.'
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Kavach 5.0 will be developed over the next five years. It will be designed for speeds of up to 280 kmph and used on dedicated passenger corridors, the rail minister has said
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The new design includes built-in USB ports, individual reading lights, compact storage, and redesigned stair access to upper berths
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According to CII, the domestic railway market in India is valued at approximately Rs 2.5 lakh crore (approximately USD 30 billion), while the global market is estimated to be USD 360 billion.
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Four people lost their lives after being hit by a Vande Bharat Express near Kasba Jawanpur on the Katihar-Jogbani rail section
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The Vande Bharat Sleeper Express will connect Delhi and Patna in just 11.5 hours, offering flight-like comfort at train fares with features like hot water showers, touch-free bio-toilets, LED screens, and Kavach anti-collision safety.
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These seven routes are Mangaluru Central-Thiruvananthapuram Central, Secunderabad–Tirupati, Chennai Egmore–Tirunelveli, Madurai–Bengaluru Cantt, Deoghar–Varanasi, Howrah– Rourkela and Indore–Nagpur.
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The train journey from Bikaner to the national capital, Delhi, will now take just a few hours, with approval granted for the operation of a new Vande Bharat train on the Delhi–Bikaner route.
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Indian Railways officials said the route will span 881 km, making it the longest Vande Bharat Express service in the country, overtaking the previous record held by the New Delhi–Varanasi route.
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They serves as a tangible symbol of integration, further weaving Jammu and Kashmir more deeply into the rest of India.
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Indian Railways now allows last-minute bookings on select Vande Bharat Express trains up to 15 minutes before departure, even from intermediate stations. This new ‘current booking’ facility enhances convenience for spontaneous travellers and improves seat utilisation on high-demand routes across eight key southern India services.
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The new Vande Bharat Express train will take just about three hours to travel between Katra and Srinagar, reducing the existing travel time by two to three hours
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PM Modi inaugurates Chenab Bridge, the world’s highest rail arch bridge, flags off Vande Bharat, and unveils Anji Khad Bridge in Jammu & Kashmir.
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The Vande Bharat maintenance depot being built at Bhagat Ki Kothi in Jodhpur Division is the first of its kind in the country
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The Vande Bharat sleeper trains will be India's first long-distance, semi-high-speed trains in a sleeper coach configuration. They are being designed to offer enhanced passenger comfort, indigenous technology, modern layouts, smart onboard systems, and improved safety features.
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The Vande Bharat Sleeper Train, launching soon, will cover Delhi-Howrah in just 15 hours, offering speed, comfort, and convenience with affordable fares.
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The Union Territory has seen investments grow from Rs 841 crore in 2017-18 to Rs 76,000 crore worth of infrastructure projects underway. J&K is building roads and highways at breakneck speed.
