Vande Bharat Sleeper to Debut on New Delhi-Srinagar Route in January 2025

Vande Bharat Sleeper to Debut on New Delhi-Srinagar Route in January 2025

Vande Bharat Sleeper to Debut on New Delhi-Srinagar Route in January 2025

Key Highlights:

• Vande Bharat Sleeper set to launch in January 2025 for long-distance routes.
• The first route will connect New Delhi to Srinagar, covering 800+ km in under 13 hours.
• Three accommodation classes available: AC 3 Tier, AC 2 Tier, and AC First Class.

New Delhi, October 06: The Vande Bharat Express trains have modernized Indian rail travel, and the upcoming Vande Bharat Sleeper is set to take it a step further. Slated for a January 2025 debut, the sleeper train is designed for long-distance and overnight journeys, providing enhanced comfort for passengers.

Manufactured by BEML, the Vande Bharat Sleeper was unveiled by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in September 2024. This train will run between New Delhi and Srinagar, with plans to extend the route to Baramulla in the future.

According to reports, Indian Railways plans to make this service a crucial link between the national capital and Jammu & Kashmir. The train will cover the distance of more than 800 km in less than 13 hours, departing from New Delhi at 19:00 hrs and arriving in Srinagar at 08:00 hrs the next morning.

Major stops along the way include Ambala Cantt, Ludhiana, Jammu Tawi, and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra.

The Vande Bharat Sleeper will offer passengers three accommodation options. The ticket prices are as follows:

• AC 3 Tier (3A): Rs. 2000
• AC 2 Tier (2A): Rs. 2500
• AC First Class (1A): Rs. 3000

With this new service, Indian Railways aims to provide a faster, more comfortable travel experience for those journeying between New Delhi and Srinagar.

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