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Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Amazes Travel Creator with Luxury and Comfort
- •Travel creator Debajit Das shared his amazing journey on the Vande Bharat Sleeper train from Howrah to Kamakhya on Instagram.
- •He praised the train's exceptionally large and clean washrooms, comparing the overall experience to a five-star hotel.
- •The train features modern amenities like UV-C light technology for hygiene, automatic doors, and the indigenous Kavach safety system.
- •Passengers are provided with timely meals and water bottles, making overnight journeys much more convenient and comfortable.
- •Debajit paid Rs 2,450 for his Third AC ticket on the train, which is designed with a maximum speed capacity of 180 kilometers per hour.
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Travel creator Debajit Das praised the Vande Bharat Sleeper train's large, clean washroom featuring UV-C light technology, comfortable sleeper berths, and timely food service. He reported paying Rs 2,450 for a Third AC ticket during his overnight journey covering approximately 966 kilometers between Howrah and Kamakhya.
The Vande Bharat Sleeper train has a maximum design speed of 180 kilometers per hour. For passenger security, it incorporates automatic doors, CCTV cameras, and India's indigenous 'Kavach' anti-collision safety system designed to prevent accidents like collisions.
The first Vande Bharat Sleeper train service was launched in January 2026, operating an overnight journey between Howrah station and Kamakhya station in Assam. The train covers a distance of about 966 kilometers, departing at 6:20 PM and arriving at 8:20 AM the next morning.
