Varanasi-Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper train flagged off in Uttar Pradesh
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the new overnight service to improve connectivity for the Purvanchal region.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off the Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper train on Saturday, according to The Indian Express.
The new semi-high-speed service is designed for overnight travel, allowing passengers to depart Varanasi at night and arrive in Delhi the following morning.
Minister Vaishnaw said the train is a major gift for Varanasi and the Purvanchal region, noting that special attention was given to passenger and staff comfort.
The 16-coach train includes 11 three-tier coaches, four two-tier coaches, and one 1AC coach, with a total passenger capacity of 823.
The inaugural special run via Kanpur Central will halt at Prayagraj, Kanpur Central, Aligarh, and Ghaziabad.
Mint reported that the service uses technology developed under the Make in India initiative to offer affordable long-distance travel and modern amenities.