{"id":1294141,"date":"2025-04-26T07:57:50","date_gmt":"2025-04-26T02:27:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1294141"},"modified":"2025-04-26T07:58:23","modified_gmt":"2025-04-26T02:28:23","slug":"vande-bharat-sleeper-train-will-reduce-delhi-howrah-journey-time-to-15-hours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/vande-bharat-sleeper-train-will-reduce-delhi-howrah-journey-time-to-15-hours\/","title":{"rendered":"Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Will Reduce Delhi-Howrah Journey Time To 15 Hours"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Indian Railways is preparing to launch the much-awaited <strong>Vande Bharat Sleeper Train<\/strong>, a new high-speed overnight option between <strong>Delhi and Howrah<\/strong>. Built by <strong>BEML using ICF technology<\/strong>, this train was unveiled by Railway Minister <strong>Ashwini Vaishnaw<\/strong> in September 2024 and promises to change how India travels long distances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"556\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2024-10-12-at-10.22.58\u202fAM-1024x556-1.png\" alt=\"Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Will Reduce Delhi-Howrah Journey Time To 15 Hours\" class=\"wp-image-1294157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2024-10-12-at-10.22.58\u202fAM-1024x556-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2024-10-12-at-10.22.58\u202fAM-1024x556-1-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2024-10-12-at-10.22.58\u202fAM-1024x556-1-768x417.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Speed Meets Comfort: Travel 1,449 Km in Under 15 Hours<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Capable of running at <strong>160\u2013180 km\/h<\/strong>, the Vande Bharat Sleeper will cover the <strong>Delhi-Howrah<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moneycontrol.com\/travel\/vande-bharat-sleeper-train-to-launch-soon-covering-delhi-to-howrah-in-just-15-hours-article-13003279.html\">route<\/a> in under <strong>15 hours<\/strong>, making it the <strong>fastest<\/strong> train on this corridor\u2014beating both the Rajdhani and Duronto Express.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Stops Across Major Junctions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The train will halt at important junctions, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kanpur Central<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prayagraj Junction<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DD Upadhyaya Junction<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gaya Junction<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dhanbad Junction<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Asansol Junction<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This ensures wide accessibility and premium connectivity across <strong>North and East India<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Three Classes for Every Type of Traveler<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed with passenger comfort in mind, the train will feature <strong>16 coaches<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>11 AC 3-tier<\/strong> coaches for budget travelers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4 AC 2-tier<\/strong> coaches for more comfort<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 First-Class AC<\/strong> coach for luxury travel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Affordable Premium Travel: Expected Fares<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even with its premium offerings, the train remains cost-effective:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>AC 3-tier<\/strong>: \u20b93,000 (approx.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AC 2-tier<\/strong>: \u20b94,000 (approx.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>First-Class AC<\/strong>: \u20b95,100 (approx.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Game-Changer for Indian Railways<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With faster journey times, comfort-focused design, and wide regional access, the Vande Bharat Sleeper is set to become <strong>India\u2019s most advanced long-distance train<\/strong>. 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