Spend the night journey peacefully, Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat sleeper train is about to start; Know the complete mathematics of route, possible timing and fare

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New Delhi/Varanasi. Indian Railways is bringing a big gift for the passengers traveling on the New Delhi-Varanasi railway route, which is one of the busiest and prestigious railway lines of the country. After the huge success of Chair Car Vande Bharat, now Railways is launching its much awaited train on this high-density route. Vande Bharat Sleeper Express Is busy in final preparations to start. The currently running Vande Bharat Express covers this journey in about 8 hours during the day, but the night journey is most suitable for those passengers, businessmen and devotees, who sleep in the train after completing the day’s work and reach the holy city of Kashi Vishwanath or the country’s capital Delhi directly the next morning. This new sleeper train is going to prove to be a game changer considering the problem of long waiting list in traditional trains like Sivaganga Express and Kashi Vishwanath Express which was there for months.

According to railway sources and operational plan, this train will be operated as a major overnight service (Overnight Express) so that the daytime time of the passengers is not wasted at all.

  • Departure from New Delhi: This train departs from New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) around night. 11:00 PM But will leave.

  • Varanasi Junction (Cantt) Arrivals: This train passes through Kanpur Central, Prayagraj Junction around next morning. 07:00 AM Will reach Varanasi Cantt at 12:00.

  • Departure from Varanasi (Return direction): On return, this train leaves Varanasi at around night. 11:00 PM But it will work the next morning 07:00 AM But will reach New Delhi.

  • Total travel time: Due to the state-of-the-art semi-high speed technology and speed capability of 130 to 160 km/hour, this train covers a distance of about 750 kilometers. 7.5 to 8 hours Which will be the fastest than any existing sleeper train on this route.

Keeping in mind the convenience of passengers and operational requirements, the stoppages of this premium overnight train will be limited so that the speed is not affected:

  1. New Delhi (NDLS) – Departure/Destination

  2. Ghaziabad Junction (GZB)

  3. Aligarh Junction (ALJN) (Technical/Passenger stop)

  4. Kanpur Central (CNB) (major intermediate stops)

  5. Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ) (Major stop of Sangam city)

  6. Varanasi Junction (BSB) – Destination/Departure

The interior and engineering of Vande Bharat Sleeper Train is based on the most modern standards ever seen on Indian Railways. It has been designed keeping in mind the privacy, comfort and better sleep of passengers (Jerk-Free Ride):

  • Coach Composition: There will be a total of 16 coaches in the train, which will include 11 coaches of 3-tier AC (3AC), 4 coaches of 2-tier AC (2AC) and 1 coach of First Class AC (1AC).

  • Shock-free travel (Advanced Couplers): The train has been provided with a semi-permanent coupler and state-of-the-art suspension system, due to which passengers will not feel any shock during acceleration or deceleration and there will be no disturbance in sleep at night.

  • Comfortable berth and extra cushioning: Compared to ordinary trains, its berths have been provided with better foam and cushioning. Wide, strong and easy stairs have been designed for climbing to the upper berths.

  • Sensor based automatic doors: Touch-free sensor doors, bio-vacuum toilets, better water pressure and modular wash basins have been provided for movement between coaches.

  • Personal Reading Light and Charging Point: Separate USB and 3-pin charging sockets, mobile holder and warm reading light are provided for each passenger.

Vande Bharat sleeper fares are likely to be around the existing Rajdhani and Tejas Express sleeper fares, with the option of catering (light snack at night and morning tea-breakfast):

  • 3-Tier AC (3AC): Around ₹1,800 to ₹2,200 (expected)

  • 2-Tier AC (2AC): Around ₹2,800 to ₹3,200 (expected)

  • First AC (1AC): Around ₹3,800 to ₹4,500 (expected)

Thousands of students, IT professionals, government officials, businessmen and foreign tourists travel between Delhi and Purvanchal every day. There is a huge crowd of devotees visiting Kashi Vishwanath Temple during weekends and festivals. With the introduction of this overnight sleeper train, one day’s hotel expenses will be saved and passengers will be able to freshen up in the morning and go straight for temple darshan or business meetings. As soon as the green signal from the Railway Board is received, ticket booking will be started on the IRCTC portal and railway counter.

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