Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Sees High Demand
The Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Express, a new premium train, has been very popular since it started running.
It goes from Kolkata to Guwahati and back, and it's been so popular that more people are booking tickets than there are seats available.
The train has special comfortable seats and makes the trip faster.
It has different types of seats, like first class and regular class, and people really like traveling on it.
The train company says it's a sign that people want comfortable and fast travel options.
The Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Express has seen 128% occupancy in its first six days of operation.
The train offers AC First Class, AC Two-Tier, and AC Three-Tier classes with a total capacity of 823 passengers.
Occupancy rates for all classes exceeded 100%, with AC First Class reaching 133.33%.
The train features ergonomic cushioned berths, advanced suspension, noise reduction, and automatic doors.
The high demand indicates strong passenger preference for comfortable and fast travel options between Kolkata and Guwahati.
- Who
- Passengers traveling between Kolkata and Guwahati
- What
- High occupancy rates on the Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Express
- When
- From January 23 to January 29, with high occupancy expected until February 3
- Where
- Between Howrah (Kolkata) and Kamakhya (near Guwahati)
- Why
- The train offers reduced travel time, superior comfort, and high-speed capability
- Train Route
- Howrah (Kolkata) to Kamakhya (near Guwahati)
- Occupancy Rate
- 128% in first six days
- Classes Available
- AC First Class, AC Two-Tier, AC Three-Tier
- Passenger Capacity
- 823 passengers
- Coach Composition
- 11 AC three-tier, 4 AC two-tier, 1 AC first class
- Features
- Ergonomic cushioned berths, advanced suspension, noise reduction, automatic doors, modern Passenger Information System
- Operational Start Date
- January 22 (Kamakhya) and January 23 (Howrah)