Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat sleeper set to cut 24-hour journey to under 16
Indian Railways is preparing to launch a new Vande Bharat sleeper train between Bengaluru and Mumbai, expected to reduce travel time from 24 hours to under 16 hours. The service aims to improve connectivity between India's major technology and financial hubs.
Why it matters
Infrastructure upgrades like the Vande Bharat sleeper are critical for improving logistics and passenger mobility in India's rapidly growing economy.
Vande Bharat sleeper: Indian Railways is all set to roll out the second Vande Bharat sleeper train after launching the first pair between Guwahati and Howrah earlier this year.After prolonged delays, the Railway Board is expected to issue the notification for the KSR Bengaluru-Mumbai CSMT Vande Bharat Sleeper shortly. According to sources, the train is likely to be flagged off later this month.The country's second Vande Bharat sleeper service is expected to substantially reduce the time taken to travel by rail between Bengaluru, India's technology hub, and Mumbai, its financial capital.Also Read | With better than Rajdhani experience & 160 kmph speed, can Vande Bharat sleeper trains be a game-changer for Indian Railways?Mumbai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper: Expected Travel TimeUnder the proposed schedule, the premium train will run six days a week in each direction, covering the distance in under 16 hours.
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