Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Howrah–Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Launches
The Howrah–Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Train is a new high-speed train service in India.
It connects Howrah in West Bengal with Kamakhya in Assam.
The train offers comfortable seats, automatic doors, and a special food menu with dishes from Bengal and Assam.
You can book tickets online or at railway stations.
The train will start its regular service on January 22 and 23.
It is designed to make the journey faster and more enjoyable for passengers.
The Howrah–Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Train offers regional cuisine from Bengal and Assam, including dishes like basanti pulao, joha rice, and sandesh.
The train has 16 air-conditioned sleeper coaches with modern amenities like ergonomic berths, automatic doors, and the Kavach anti-collision system.
Ticket bookings are available online through IRCTC, Rail Connect, and RailOne apps, and offline at PRS counters at railway stations.
The train will commence commercial operations on January 22 (Kamakhya–Howrah) and January 23 (Howrah–Kamakhya).
The service is expected to reduce travel time and offer enhanced comfort between eastern India and the Northeast.
- Who
- Passengers traveling between Howrah and Kamakhya
- What
- The launch of India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train service
- When
- Commencing commercial operations on January 22 and 23, 2024
- Where
- Between Howrah (West Bengal) and Kamakhya (Assam)
- Why
- To provide a faster, more comfortable, and premium travel experience with regional cuisine and modern amenities
Supporters
Critics
Train Speed
Supporters
The train's speed of up to 130 km/h is a significant improvement over existing services, reducing travel time between Howrah and Kamakhya.
Critics
Some critics argue that the train's operating speed of 130 km/h is not significantly faster than existing high-speed services, making the upgrade less impactful.
- Train Route
- Howrah to Kamakhya
- Distance
- 1,000 km
- Passenger Capacity
- 823
- Operating Speed
- Up to 130 km/h
- Caterer
- Mayfair Spring Valley Resort, Guwahati
- Safety System
- Kavach anti-collision system
- Coach Types
- First AC, AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier
- Booking Modes
- Online (IRCTC, Rail Connect, RailOne) and Offline (PRS counters)
- Commencement Dates
- January 22 (Kamakhya–Howrah), January 23 (Howrah–Kamakhya)
Sources
From joha rice to sandesh: Howrah–Kamakhya Vande Bharat promises regional fare
Guwahati (Kamakhya) to Howrah: India’s 1st Vande Bharat Sleeper train to start commercial run from Jan 22 – check stops, timings
Kamakhya-Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper train ticket booking opens – Here’s how to book IRCTC e-ticket
Kamakhya to Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper ticket price: check station-wise fare
Vande Bharat Sleeper tickets now available: How to book berth for Howrah-Guwahati journey via IRCTC
