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Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Likely to Launch on November 1
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Moneycontrol•19-10-2026, 22:23
Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Likely to Launch on November 1
- •The new Vande Bharat Sleeper train between Bengaluru and Mumbai is likely to be launched on November 1, connecting Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus.
- •The 16-coach train will feature 823 berths and operate six days a week, significantly cutting down the travel time to around 16 hours compared to the Udyan Express.
- •Proposed indicative fares range from Rs 2,684 for AC three-tier to Rs 4,250 for AC first class, though official confirmation from the railways is still awaited.
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The Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper train is likely to be launched on November 1, though an official announcement may be delayed due to the model code of conduct for Karnataka Legislative Council elections.
The train is expected to operate six days a week between Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVB) in Bengaluru and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) in Mumbai, covering 1,118 km in around 16 hours and five minutes.
The 16-coach train will feature 823 berths across AC three-tier, AC two-tier, and AC first-class coaches, with indicative fares ranging from Rs 2,684 to Rs 4,250.
