Vande Bharat Sleeper: No RAC, No VIP Quota on Howrah-Guwahati Route
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News18•12-01-2026, 14:04
Vande Bharat Sleeper: No RAC, No VIP Quota on Howrah-Guwahati Route
- •India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train to run between Guwahati and Kolkata, flagged off by PM Modi on January 17 from Malda, West Bengal.
- •No VIP or emergency quota; only confirmed tickets will be issued, eliminating RAC and waiting lists for a comfortable journey.
- •Enhanced passenger comfort with upgraded bedrolls, uniformed staff, local cuisine, and culturally inspired design.
- •The train features 11 coaches (five 3 AC, four 2 AC, one 1 AC) with a total capacity of 823 berths.
- •Equipped with ergonomic berths, automatic doors, improved suspension, reduced noise, Kavach system, and emergency talk-back.
Why It Matters: India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper promises transparent, comfortable, and quota-free long-distance rail travel.
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