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Delhi To Varanasi In New Sleeper Vande Bharat Train
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News18•12-10-2026, 15:02
Delhi To Varanasi In New Sleeper Vande Bharat Train
- •Indian Railways is preparing to introduce a new Sleeper Vande Bharat Express between New Delhi and Varanasi.
- •Trial runs are expected in October with commercial operations targeted around Diwali 2026.
- •The train will feature a 16-coach configuration with a total capacity of around 823 passengers.
- •It is expected to operate at speeds of 130 to 160 kmph, offering an overnight travel time of roughly seven to eight hours.
- •Proposed stops include Varanasi Cantt, Prayagraj Junction, and Kanpur Central.
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Trial runs for the new New Delhi-Varanasi Sleeper Vande Bharat Express are expected to take place in October 2026, with commercial operations targeted around Diwali.
The proposed train will feature a 16-coach configuration consisting of 11 AC 3-tier coaches, four AC 2-tier coaches, and one First AC coach, accommodating an estimated 823 passengers.
The overnight train is expected to connect Varanasi Cantt, Prayagraj Junction, Kanpur Central, and New Delhi, completing the journey in roughly seven to eight hours.
