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Second Sleeper Vande Bharat Express Between Varanasi and Delhi Launched
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🗓 01 Nov 2026, 06:20 AM
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The Indian Railways has inaugurated the second Sleeper Vande Bharat Express, running between Varanasi and Delhi at 180 km/h with 823 berths, after a launch attended by CM Yogi Adityanath and Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, with PM Modi giving the green light via video conference.
The Indian Railways has inaugurated the second Sleeper Vande Bharat Express, running between Varanasi and Delhi, with a top speed of 180 km/h and 823 berths.
The launch took place on Saturday, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in attendance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave the green light via video conference.
The train, part of the Vande Bharat family, offers modern amenities and aims to improve connectivity between the cultural capital of Varanasi and the national capital.
The service is expected to reduce travel time significantly and provide a comfortable, affordable option for passengers.
The launch took place on Saturday, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in attendance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave the green light via video conference.
The train, part of the Vande Bharat family, offers modern amenities and aims to improve connectivity between the cultural capital of Varanasi and the national capital.
The service is expected to reduce travel time significantly and provide a comfortable, affordable option for passengers.