Uttar Pradesh gets one excellent train service. UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off the Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper train. The new service aims to improve overnight rail connectivity between Uttar Pradesh and the national capital while offering passengers a more comfortable travel option.
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The Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper train will be maintained and operated by Northern Railway (NR) zone. (Image enhanced using AI)
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Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper launched: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday flagged off the Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper train. The new semi-high-speed service aims to make overnight rail journeys more comfortable while providing passengers with an additional travel option on the route.
It is also expected to help ease passenger congestion, as both existing Vande Bharat Chair Car services operating between Varanasi and New Delhi are currently running at full occupancy.
The new orange-and-grey colored train will further improve connectivity between Varanasi and Delhi. It will benefit pilgrims, tourists, students, working professionals and other passengers travelling between eastern Uttar Pradesh and the national capital.
The Ministry of Railways has not yet announced the date for the commencement of commercial operations of the Varanasi-New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Sleeper Express. The train will be maintained and operated by Northern Railway (NR) zone.
Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper inaugural run: Route, Stoppages
On Saturday, train number 02527 Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper inaugural special will run via Kanpur Central. During its journey, the train will halt at four railway stations. These are: Prayagraj, Kanpur Central, Aligarh, and Ghaziabad.
Features of Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper Express
- Total coaches: 16 (11 coaches 3 Tier; 4 coaches 2 Tier; 1 coach 1AC)
- Passenger capacity: 823 (3T: 611 + 2T:188 + 1st AC:24)
- Semi-high-speed train with design speed up to 180 kmph
- Ergonomically designed berths with improved cushioning
- Automatic doors with vestibules for smooth movement
- Enhanced ride comfort with superior suspension and noise reduction
- Kavach and Emergency talk-back system
- Disinfectant technology to maintain high sanitation
- Driver cab with advanced controls and safety systems
- Aerodynamic exterior looks & Automatic exterior passenger doors
The Vande Bharat Sleeper Train will ensure that Varanasi and Delhi are connected well ensuring less travel time, more comfort and multilayered train related facilities for the passengers in the future.