New Delhi: Indian Railways will launch the Vande Sleeper train in January 2025. Manufactured by BEML, the Vande Sleeper is designed for longer distances and overnight journeys. The prototype of this innovative train was showcased by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in September 2024.
As per reports, Indian Railways is all set to introduce the Vande Bharat Sleeper trains for New Delhi – Jammu and Kashmir route. The Northern Railway (NR) zone will be responsible for its maintenance and operation.
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The New Delhi-Srinagar Vande Bharat Sleeper will cover over 800 km in under 13 hours. Scheduled to depart at 19:00 hours, the train will arrive in Srinagar at 08:00 hours the following day. It will make stops at several key stations, including Ambala Cantt Junction, Ludhiana Junction, Kathua, Jammu Tawi, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, Sangaldan, and Banihal.
Passengers can choose from three accommodation options on the New Delhi-Srinagar Vande Bharat Sleeper: AC 3 Tier (3A), AC 2 Tier (2A), and AC First Class (1A). Expected ticket prices are approximately Rs 2,000 for 3A, Rs 2,500 for 2A, and Rs 3,000 for 1A.
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