Archive · 2 Jan 2026
India's First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Unveiled
India has introduced its first Vande Bharat sleeper train, which will travel from Guwahati to Kolkata.
The train has 16 coaches and can go up to 180 kmph.
It has special safety features like Kavach and a system to keep it very clean.
The train will serve Assamese food when going from Guwahati and Bengali food when coming from Kolkata.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will start the train's service in the next few weeks.
The train is designed to make travel more comfortable and enjoyable for passengers.
It is also more affordable than flying, with fares starting at Rs 2,300, compared to airfares that can go up to Rs 10,000.
India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train unveiled, running from Guwahati to Kolkata.
Train features 16 coaches: 11 3-tier, 4 2-tier, and 1 AC, with a design speed of 180 kmph.
Equipped with Kavach and Emergency Talk Back Systems for safety and special disinfectant technology for sanitation.
Will serve regional cuisine: Assamese from Guwahati and Bengali from Kolkata.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to flag off the train around January 17-18, with fares ranging from Rs 2,300 to Rs 3,600, offering a more affordable alternative to air travel.
- Who
- Indian Railways, PM Narendra Modi, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
- What
- Unveiling of India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train
- When
- Unveiled on January 1, to be flagged off around January 17-18
- Where
- Route from Guwahati to Kolkata
- Why
- To provide faster, safer, and more comfortable travel with regional cuisine and affordability compared to air travel
Pro-Train
Pro-Air
Cost Comparison
Pro-Train
The Vande Bharat sleeper train offers a more affordable alternative to air travel, with fares ranging from Rs 2,300 to Rs 3,600, compared to airfares of Rs 6,000 to Rs 10,000.
Pro-Air
Air travel is faster and more convenient for those who can afford the higher cost.
- Route
- Guwahati to Kolkata
- Coaches
- 16 (11 3-tier, 4 2-tier, 1 AC)
- Design Speed
- 180 kmph
- Safety Features
- Kavach, Emergency Talk Back Systems
- Sanitation
- Special Disinfectant Technology
- Cuisine
- Assamese (Guwahati), Bengali (Kolkata)
- Flag Off
- By PM Modi in 15-20 days
- Fares
- 3AC: Rs 2,300, 2AC: Rs 3,000, 1AC: Rs 3,600
- Airfare Comparison
- Rs 6,000 to Rs 10,000
Sources
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