Archive · 10 Jan 2026
India Launches Vande Bharat Sleeper Train
India is launching its first Vande Bharat Sleeper train, which is a special train with sleeping compartments.
This train will run between Howrah in West Bengal and Guwahati (Kamakhya) in Assam.
The train will stop at several places like Bandel, Azimganj, Malda Town, New Jalpaiguri, and New Cooch Behar.
The launch is scheduled for January 17, 2026, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the train.
Along with this, six new Amrit Bharat Express trains will also be inaugurated.
These new trains will make it easier for people to travel between different parts of India.
The Indian Railways is also planning to introduce 52 reforms in 2026, including using artificial intelligence for maintenance activities.
India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train will be launched between Howrah and Guwahati (Kamakhya).
The train will operate as train numbers 27575 (Howrah-Kamakhya) and 27576 (Kamakhya-Howrah).
The route includes stops at Bandel, Azimganj, Malda Town, New Jalpaiguri, and New Cooch Behar.
The launch is scheduled for January 17, 2026, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagging off the train at Malda Town.
Six new Amrit Bharat Express trains will also be inaugurated, connecting various destinations in western and southern India.
- Who
- Indian Railways, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Launch of the first Vande Bharat Sleeper train and six Amrit Bharat Express trains
- When
- January 17, 2026
- Where
- Between Howrah and Guwahati (Kamakhya), with inauguration at Malda Town
- Why
- To enhance rail connectivity, promote technology and innovation, and improve infrastructure in the region
BJP's Infrastructure Push
Political Strategy Criticism
Infrastructure Development
BJP's Infrastructure Push
The BJP is improving connectivity and infrastructure in north Bengal, benefiting migrant workers and the region's development.
Political Strategy Criticism
The BJP is using infrastructure projects as a political strategy to consolidate votes, especially ahead of the Assembly polls.
- Train Number (Howrah-Kamakhya)
- 27575
- Train Number (Kamakhya-Howrah)
- 27576
- Route
- Howrah to Kamakhya via Bandel, Azimganj, Malda Town, New Jalpaiguri, New Cooch Behar
- Launch Date
- January 17, 2026
- Train Color
- Orange and Grey
- Significance
- First Vande Bharat Sleeper train in India
- Operated By
- Indian Railways
- Prime Minister's Involvement
- Narendra Modi will flag off the train
- Additional Trains
- Six Amrit Bharat Express trains to be inaugurated
- Railway Reforms
- 52 reforms planned for 2026, including AI for maintenance
Sources
Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper: Train number, stoppages, frequency, time table, ticket price
Indian Railways to roll out 52 reforms in 2026 with AI focus
52 Reforms In 52 Weeks: Railways To Undergo Major Revamp; Vaishnaw Says 'AI To Be Extensively Used For Maintenance Activities In 2026'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi picks Malda to flag off Vande Bharat sleeper, Amrit Bharat Expresses
Howrah-Delhi (Anand Vihar Terminal) Amrit Bharat Express: Train number, route, stoppages, frequency, time table
Vande Bharat Sleeper to Amrit Bharat Express: Poll-bound West Bengal, Assam to get 11 new trains – Full list, routes
