Wed, 14 Oct, 2026, 02:02 pm
Reported by The Times of India
MUMBAI: The proposed Mumbai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper train is expected to cover the nearly 1,000km journey in 15 hours and 45 minutes, reducing travel time by around six hours and 20 minutes compared with the existing Udyan Express.
The train, which has completed its trial run at speeds of up to 160kmph, is expected to be introduced for passengers after Dussehra, railway sources said.
As per tentative timings, the train will depart Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) at 8.10pm and reach Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT), Bengaluru, at 11.55am the following day. In the reverse direction, it is expected to leave Bengaluru at 7.50pm and arrive at CSMT at 11.55am the next day.
The timings are yet to be officially confirmed by the railways.
The existing Udyan Express departs CSMT at 7.55am and reaches Bengaluru at around 6am the following day, taking approximately 22 hours and five minutes.
