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Sleeper Vande Bharat: Delhi-Varanasi Overnight Service Proposed with 9 PM Departure, 5 AM Arrival
- •Indian Railways plans a new Sleeper Vande Bharat service on the New Delhi-Varanasi route, offering an overnight travel option through Prayagraj and Kanpur.
- •The proposed train aims for a 9:20 PM departure from New Delhi and a 5 AM arrival in Varanasi, with similar timings for the return journey.
- •The 16-coach train is expected to accommodate 823 passengers, featuring 11 AC 3-tier, four AC 2-tier, and one First AC coach.
- •Modern features include KAVACH safety, fire barrier doors, CCTV, emergency talk-back units, and Divyangjan-friendly lavatories.
- •Interiors are designed for overnight comfort with sleeping berths, ergonomically designed ladders for upper berths, and modern toilet facilities.
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The proposed train is scheduled to depart Varanasi Cantt at around 9:20 PM, pass through Prayagraj and Kanpur Central, and arrive in New Delhi at approximately 5:00 AM. On the return journey, it is expected to leave New Delhi at around 9:20 PM and reach Varanasi at approximately 5:00 AM the next morning.
The proposed Sleeper Vande Bharat is expected to feature 16 coaches with a total capacity of 823 passengers. Its configuration includes 11 AC 3-tier coaches, four AC 2-tier coaches, and one First AC coach.
The train incorporates KAVACH-related safety provisions, fire barrier doors, automatic plug doors, CCTV cameras, emergency talk-back units, and specially designed Divyangjan lavatories. For comfort, it features sleeping berths, ergonomically designed upper berth ladders, and modern toilet facilities.
