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Mumbai-Bengaluru, Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains Launching Soon
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What Happened?
Indian Railways will launch two new Vande Bharat Sleeper services connecting Mumbai to Bengaluru and Varanasi to New Delhi. The Mumbai-Bengaluru service starts on October 31, and the Varanasi-New Delhi service on November 1.
Key points
- The Mumbai-Bengaluru service will cover nearly 1,000 km in 15 hours and 45 minutes.
- The Varanasi-New Delhi service will run overnight via Prayagraj and Kanpur.
- Both services aim to enhance overnight connectivity for various travelers.
- The Mumbai-Bengaluru train will operate six days a week, pending confirmation.
- Fares for Vande Bharat Sleeper trains range from Rs 2.40 to Rs 3.80 per km.
Key insights
- The introduction of these sleeper trains may attract more business travelers and tourists.
- Enhanced connectivity could lead to increased economic activity between Maharashtra and Karnataka.
- The fare structure is competitive compared to international standards, potentially boosting ridership.
Why it matters
These new services could significantly reduce travel time for passengers between major cities.
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Indian Railways· OrganizationMumbai· CityBengaluru· CityVaranasi· CityNew Delhi· CityPrayagraj· CityKanpur· CityAshwini Vaishnaw· Person
Source
Times of India
