India’s First Sleeper Vande Bharat Train: Vande Bharat sleeper train is going to run from Delhi to Patna soon, in which you will now be able to travel comfortably while sitting or lying down at a fast speed. Know what will be the route, at what time the train will run and what will be the fare.
There was a discussion about running Vande Bharat Sleeper Train for a long time, everyone was asking where this train would come and when would it start. But now this wait is about to end. Preparations are on to run the country’s first Vande Bharat train before Diwali and Chhath Puja. Indian Railways can run the country’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train this month.
Vande Bharat Sleeper trains have been designed for long and medium distance travel with comfort, speed and new technology. This new train will make rail travel in the country even better. Let us tell you what will be the route, time and fare.
Journey from Delhi to Patna
The premium train designed for overnight travel will connect Delhi and Patna via Prayagraj. According to information, the travel time of the train will be reduced from 12 – 17 hours to only 11.5 hours and passengers will get air travel like facilities at the same fare. This train will reduce the traveling time by half by running at a maximum speed of 180 km/h. For example, while Rajdhani Express takes about 23 hours to cover the same route, Vande Bharat train will complete it much faster. (photo: indian infra report@X)
What is the train departure time?
This train will depart from Patna at 8 pm and reach Delhi the next day at 7.30 am, which will save time for the passengers and give them the option to travel overnight. The return journey from Delhi will also be overnight, as reported by CNBC. Many videos related to the train are also going viral, in this video you can see that everything from the sleeper train seat to the facilities in the clean train looks luxurious. After watching the video, people are excited, some are eager to travel in the sleeper train, while many people are worried whether the condition will remain the same after the journey begins?
🚨Indian Railways has successfully completed field trials for the first prototype Vande Bharat Sleeper train, said Railway minister in Loksabha pic.twitter.com/od6ReSjFFE
— Indian Infra Report (@Indianinfoguide) March 22, 2025
What are the special features of the new sleeper?
Each Vande Bharat sleeper coach is built by Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) using advanced Integral Coach Factory (ICF) technology. It is equipped with several modern facilities for passenger convenience and safety, including CCTV cameras, LED screens for information and entertainment, automatic doors with sensors, modern fire safety systems and onboard announcement facilities. The interiors feature aircraft-inspired design, offering a premium travel experience to passengers, the report says.
what are the ticket prices
The ticket prices can be 10-15% higher than the Rajdhani Express on that particular route. However, officials justify the difference in prices because of the shorter travel time and better amenities. Compared to flights, the Vande Bharat Sleeper Express is a cheaper option while maintaining the comfort levels of passengers who are travelling such a long distance.
The train will prove beneficial for the passengers of this route
The Delhi to Patna route is one of the most important routes in the country, especially during the festive season when lakhs of people travel between the capital and Bihar. The new sleeper train will help reduce this congestion and give passengers a faster travel option. Vande Bharat Express, which was first launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019, has become a flagship service of the Indian Railways. It currently operates on seven routes across the country. Its features like speed, security and comfort are attracting a lot of passengers.
