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Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper: Faster Overnight Train Route And Features
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News18•10-10-2026, 11:14
Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper: Faster Overnight Train Route And Features
- •Indian Railways plans a new Vande Bharat Sleeper service connecting KSR Bengaluru with Mumbai CSMT, reducing travel time to under 16 hours compared to the 24-hour Udyan Express.
- •The AC 2-Tier coach features cushioned berths, dedicated charging points, automotive-style individual AC vents, reading lights, curtains, and sealed panoramic windows.
- •The 16-coach train offers a total capacity of 823 berths distributed across AC First Class, AC 2-Tier, and AC 3-Tier configurations.
- •The proposed route is expected to include key stops like Anantapur, Guntakal, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Solapur, and Kalyan across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra.
- •Base fares range from Rs 2.4 per km for AC 3-Tier to Rs 3.8 per km for AC First Class, though final launch dates and official timetables are still awaited.
Key Questions Answered
The proposed Vande Bharat Sleeper service is expected to reduce the journey time between Bengaluru and Mumbai to under 16 hours, compared to roughly 24 hours on the existing Udyan Express.
The 16-coach Vande Bharat Sleeper train has a total stated capacity of 823 berths distributed across three air-conditioned classes, which includes 24 berths in AC First Class, 188 berths in AC 2-Tier, and 611 berths in AC 3-Tier.
The anticipated route for the sleeper service includes stops at Anantapur, Guntakal, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Solapur, and Kalyan, allowing passengers across Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh to utilize the train.
