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India Launches Mumbai-Bengaluru Sleeper Train
22 Oct
Summary
- New Vande Bharat sleeper train service connects Mumbai and Bengaluru.
- Service aims to reduce travel time by nearly eight hours.
- Train features 16 AC coaches and offers 823 berths.
A new Vande Bharat sleeper train service commenced operations on November 1, linking Mumbai and Bengaluru. This launch, coinciding with Karnataka Rajyotsava, aims to enhance overnight travel between the two major cities. The service promises to drastically cut journey times, reducing the nearly eight-hour travel duration for the 1,118-km route to approximately 16 hours.
The train is equipped with 16 fully air-conditioned coaches, offering a total of 823 berths. This configuration is designed to provide passengers with a comfortable and premium overnight travel experience. The introduction of this service highlights Indian Railways' ongoing commitment to modernization and expanding its high-speed Vande Bharat network.
Fares for the Vande Bharat sleeper trains are calculated on a per-passenger-per-kilometer basis, with rates competitive globally. Indian Railways reported providing significant passenger fare subsidies, benefiting travelers with an average concession of 43%.
