PM Modi Flags Off India's First Sleeper Vande Bharat Train in West Bengal
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CNBC TV18•18-01-2026, 22:18
PM Modi Flags Off India's First Sleeper Vande Bharat Train in West Bengal
- •Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off India’s first sleeper Vande Bharat train connecting Howrah and Kamakhya during his visit to West Bengal.
- •The train is designed for overnight travel, running six days a week, completing the journey in about 14 hours.
- •It features sleeper coaches, no RAC or waitlist facility, and fares ranging from ₹960 to ₹13,300.
- •Mayfair Spring Valley Resort, Guwahati, is the official caterer, offering regional cuisine from West Bengal and Assam.
- •The service aims to enhance comfort and time efficiency for long-distance travel between eastern India and the Northeast.
Why It Matters: India's first sleeper Vande Bharat train, flagged off by PM Modi, revolutionizes overnight rail travel.
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