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Good News For Mumbai-Bengaluru Passengers: Journey To Take Just 16 Hours
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News18•15-10-2026, 08:54
Good News For Mumbai-Bengaluru Passengers: Journey To Take Just 16 Hours
- •The Vande Bharat Sleeper Express on the Mumbai-Bengaluru route is set to launch after Dussehra, reducing travel time from 22 hours to just 16 hours.
- •Inspired by European railway designs, the train will feature 16 coaches including 11 AC 3-tier, 4 AC 2-tier, and one First Class coach.
- •Operating as a semi-high-speed train, it will run at a speed of 180 km/h, offering a comfortable overnight journey for passengers.
- •According to tentative schedules, the train is expected to depart from Bengaluru at 10:00 PM and reach CSMT Mumbai at 1:50 PM the next day.
- •This new service will significantly enhance connectivity between Maharashtra and Karnataka, benefiting professionals, business travelers, and tourists.
Key Questions Answered
The Vande Bharat Sleeper Express on the Mumbai-Bengaluru route is planned to run after Dussehra, with preparations currently in their final stages.
The new semi-high-speed train will reduce the travel time by six hours, cutting the nearly 22-hour journey down to approximately 16 hours.
Inspired by European railway designs, the 16-coach train features 11 AC 3-tier coaches, 4 AC 2-tier coaches, and one First Class coach, with a capacity to run at speeds of 180 km/h.
