Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Inaugural Run Begins: Check Timings, Route and Halts
New Vande Bharat Sleeper Express train is all set to be launched in India by Indian Railways between Varanasi and New Delhi, providing passengers with an improved overnight journey mode. The launch of this new train has been planned for October 31, 2026, and the flagging-off ceremony is supposed to be done by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at Varanasi.
The new train would serve as an improvement in the connection of India’s capital city with its most popular religious destination.
Vande Bharat Sleeper Inaugural Run: Timings
This special will run using Train Number 02527. As per the published schedule, the train is scheduled to leave from Varanasi at 4:15 PM on October 31 and arrive at New Delhi at 2:00 AM on November 1.
This inaugural trip will travel a distance of about 759 kilometers in 9 hours and 45 minutes.
Regular services will be undertaken by two train numbers. The regular services will run six days in a week, where the train leaving from Varanasi will not run on Fridays while the train from New Delhi will not run on Saturdays.
Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Sleeper Route and Stoppages
This train will run from Varanasi to New Delhi via significant stations in Uttar Pradesh and the National Capital Territory.
The intermediate stoppage stations for this train are listed below:
- Prayagraj
- Kanpur Central
- Aligarh
- Ghaziabad
These stations will provide night connectivity for people traveling from eastern Uttar Pradesh to Delhi.
Coach Composition and Passenger Capacity
The Vande Bharat Sleeper train would consist of 16 air-conditioned coaches having a capacity to accommodate about 823 passengers.
These coaches would consist of 11 AC 3-Tier coaches, four AC 2-Tier coaches, and one First AC coach.
It is designed to operate at night time and hence will provide better berth arrangement along with other improvements such as noise insulation, etc.
Safety and Onboard Facilities
The train will include several advanced safety and passenger convenience features, such as:
- Kavach train collision avoidance technology.
- CCTV surveillance and smoke detection systems.
- Emergency passenger alarm buttons.
- USB Type-A and Type-C charging ports.
- Onboard Wi-Fi connectivity.
- Hot-water shower facilities in First AC.
- Modern vacuum-based toilet systems.
The train has been designed for speeds of up to 180 kmph, while its approved operational speed is up to 160 kmph.
What Does the New Train Mean for Passengers?
The Vande Bharat Sleeper Train is likely to be helpful for pilgrims, travelers, students, and professionals traveling from Varanasi to New Delhi.
This project seeks to ensure passenger comfort in terms of sleeping facilities during train journeys, besides reducing travel time.
The launch of the service on 31st October is yet another addition to the semi-high speed railway network in India. Announcement regarding booking of tickets shall be made separately by the railways.
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