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Diwali Gift: Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Service on These Routes!
- •Indian Railways is set to launch Vande Bharat sleeper train services as a Diwali gift for passengers.
- •The second sleeper Vande Bharat Express will connect New Delhi and Varanasi, passing through Prayagraj and Kanpur.
- •A trial run is expected to begin in September, with plans to launch the service around Diwali.
- •The train will feature 16 coaches with a capacity for 823 passengers, including AC 3-tier, AC 2-tier, and First AC coaches.
- •This night service will offer a convenient and faster travel option, reducing travel time on the Delhi-Varanasi route.
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According to the proposed schedule, the train will depart from Varanasi Cantt at 9:20 PM, pass through Prayagraj and Kanpur Central at 12:35 AM, and arrive in New Delhi at 5:00 AM. Conversely, it will depart New Delhi at 9:20 PM and reach Varanasi at 5:00 AM the next day.
Railway officials are planning to launch this second sleeper Vande Bharat Express during the Diwali festival season, with trial runs likely to begin in September. However, the Railway Board has not yet announced the train number, ticket fares, or the final regular operation date.
The proposed sleeper Vande Bharat Express will feature 16 coaches with a total passenger capacity of 823 berths. This configuration includes 11 AC 3-tier coaches, 4 AC 2-tier coaches, and 1 First AC coach.
