Indian Railways plans second Vande Bharat Sleeper on Delhi-Varanasi route

Indian Railways is preparing to add another Sleeper Vande Bharat service to one of the country's busiest travel corridors. According to a recent Times of India report, a second Sleeper Vande Bharat is being planned between Delhi and Varanasi. As per reports, the train will pass through Kanpur and Prayagraj, potentially giving travellers a new overnight option between the national capital and Uttar Pradesh's major cultural destinations. The Vande Bharat Sleeper is designed to make long-distance rail travel more comfortable for passengers.The Railway Ministry in April 2026 said that the New Delhi–Varanasi route had already carried more than 73 lakh passengers, making it the busiest Vande Bharat route.Let’s find out more about this new upcoming train service:A convenient and modern overnight Delhi–Varanasi optionAccording to the proposed schedule reported by railway officials, the train would leave Varanasi Cantt at around 9:20 PM and reach Prayagraj at approximately 10:45 PM.