Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat sleeper may launch November 1; check timings, fares
Indian Railways is preparing to launch its second Vande Bharat sleeper train, proposing a November 1 inaugural run for the Bengaluru-Mumbai route. The 16-coach train aims to drastically reduce overnight travel time between the two major economic hubs to roughly 16 hours.
Why it matters
Upgraded semi-high-speed sleeper infrastructure significantly modernizes India's massive railway network, improving long-distance travel efficiency for millions of commuters.
Indian Railways’ second Vande Bharat sleeper train service is all set to start in the coming days. South Western Railway (SWR) has proposed November 1, the occasion of Karnataka Rajyotsava, for the inaugural special run of the new Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express.The date on which the train will begin regular commercial operations, however, has not yet been announced. According to SWR sources, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is likely to flag off the service. It will be the first Vande Bharat sleeper train to operate in southern India.Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat sleeper train: Likely Timings and FareThe train, likely to be numbered 27651/27652, will have 16 coaches, including 11 AC three-tier coaches, four AC two-tier coaches and one AC first-class coach.
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