Vande Bharat Sleeper trains to cut travel time on Mumbai-Bengaluru, Delhi-Varanasi routes

Indian Railways is set to expand its premium overnight services with two Vande Bharat sleeper trains connecting Delhi with Varanasi and Mumbai with Bengaluru. The Mumbai-Bengaluru service is scheduled to be launched on November 1, while the Delhi-Varanasi train is expected to be introduced around October 31.

The new services are expected to cut travel time on both routes. The Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat sleeper train is projected to cover the journey in around 9.2 hours, compared with approximately 12 hours on the Rajdhani Express.

The Mumbai-Bengaluru train is expected to cover the distance in around 16 hours, compared with nearly 22 hours taken by the fastest existing service.

However, passengers should note that some train timings, stoppages and operating details remain provisional and await official confirmation.

Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Sleeper likely to launch on October 31, offering faster overnight travel between the two cities; check operating days, timings, stops and other detailsVande Bharat Sleeper launch datesThe Mumbai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat sleeper service is scheduled to begin on November 1, coinciding with Karnataka Rajyotsava.