Vande Bharat Sleeper is launching soon! Indian Railways is all set to launch its first Vande Bharat sleeper this week. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to launch the new train between Howrah and Kamakhya (Guwahati) on January 117. Ahead of the launch, Indian Railways has announced the fare structure and ticket prices for the Vande Bharat sleeper train.Specially built for night travel and long-distance travel, the Vande Bharat sleeper is a fully air-conditioned train developed by Indian Railways itself. These trains are designed to cover routes of approximately 1,200 to 1,500 kilometers and serve passengers traveling across the states during night hours.
Fares and ticket prices for Vande Bharat Sleeper Train
- Vande Bharat Sleeper will have 11 AC-3 coaches, 4 AC-2 coaches and one AC First coach. In total, the train offers space for 823 passengers. The first Vande Bharat Sleeper Express will operate between Howrah and Kamakhya (Guwahati) covering a distance of 958 kilometers.
- The fare from Howrah to Guwahati for AC-3 train ticket is Rs 2,299/- plus 5% GST.
- The fare from Howrah to New Jalpaiguri is Rs 1,334/- while the fare from Howrah to Malda Town is Rs 960/- for AC-3 tier.
- The fare from Howrah to Guwahati for AC-2 train ticket is Rs 2,970/- plus 5% GST. For Howrah to New Jalpaiguri the fare is Rs 1,724/- and for Howrah to Malda Town it is Rs 1,240/-.
- The fare from Howrah to Guwahati for First AC (1AC) train ticket is Rs 3,640/- plus 5% GST. The fare from Howrah to New Jalpaiguri is Rs 2,113 while from Howrah to Malda Town it costs Rs 1,520.
- Between Kamakhya and Malda Town, the fare has been fixed at Rs 1,522 for AC-3 tier, Rs 1,965 for AC-2 tier and Rs 2,409 for 1AC tier. For travel between Kamakhya and New Jalpaiguri, AC-3 fare is Rs 962, AC-2 costs Rs 1,243 and 1AC costs Rs 1,524.
For the Vande Bharat Sleeper service, Indian Railways has fixed a minimum chargeable distance of 400 km for fare calculation.
Vande Bharat Sleeper: Top Features
During test runs on the Kota-Nagda section, the Vande Bharat threshold reached its planned maximum speed of 180 km/h. One of the highlights of the test was a stability demonstration in which glasses filled with water remained stable without spilling, even at speeds over 180 km/h. Although the train is designed for semi-high speed operation at up to 160 km/h on regular services, tests were carried out at 180 km/h. Actual operating speeds will depend on the condition and performance of the tracks in different sections of the network.The sleeper version is designed as a long-distance overnight counterpart to the Vande Bharat chaircar services that currently operate across India.Inspired by European rail design, the sleeping cars feature padded berths for comfort and redesigned access to the upper berths for easier movement. Passenger amenities include soft night lighting, integrated audio-visual passenger information systems, video surveillance and modular galley units.The trains will be equipped with aircraft-style bio-vacuum toilets, including facilities for people with disabilities, baby care areas and hot water shower units in the first class carriage. Safety systems include indigenous KAVACH anti-collision technology, while regenerative braking is used to improve energy efficiency, similar to the existing Vande Bharat chaircar trains.Other features include sealed aisles and automatic doors between cars to maintain air quality and cabin temperature, as well as personal reading lights, charging stations, folding snack tables and fiberglass panel interiors. At certain stations the train doors open automatically. A centralized bus monitoring system and emergency communication facilities allow passengers to contact the train driver directly if necessary.
