Vande Bharat Sleeper: New Varanasi-Delhi & Mumbai-Bengaluru Routes!
Indian Railways launches regular Vande Bharat Sleeper services on Varanasi-Delhi and Mumbai-Bengaluru routes featuring KAVACH safety.
Indian Railways has officially entered a new era of long-distance travel with the commencement of regular commercial operations for two highly anticipated Vande Bharat Sleeper Express trains. These premium services now connect the spiritual heart of Varanasi to New Delhi and the bustling metropolitan hubs of Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Varanasi to New Delhi: A Premium Overnight Journey
The Varanasi–New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper Express, operating under train numbers 27421 and 27422, was recently flagged off by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Regular services for this route officially began on November 2, 2026.
- Train 27421 (Varanasi to New Delhi): This service departs Varanasi at 8:50 PM and arrives in New Delhi at 6:10 AM. It operates six days a week, with no service on Fridays.
- Train 27422 (New Delhi to Varanasi): Departing New Delhi at 9:40 PM, this train reaches Varanasi at 7:10 AM. It runs six days a week, excluding Saturdays.
Travelers on this route will benefit from scheduled halts at key locations including Prayagraj, Kanpur Central, Aligarh, and Ghaziabad.
Mumbai to Bengaluru: Connecting the Financial and Tech Hubs
The Mumbai–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper Express (Train Nos. 27651 and 27652) is designed to provide a seamless overnight connection between Mumbai and Bengaluru. Following its inauguration, regular services commenced from Mumbai on November 2, 2026, and from Bengaluru on November 3, 2026.
- Train 27651 (CSMT Mumbai to SMVT Bengaluru): Departs CSMT Mumbai at 8:10 PM and arrives at SMVT Bengaluru at 12:00 PM the following day. This service operates six days a week, excluding Tuesdays.
- Train 27652 (SMVT Bengaluru to CSMT Mumbai): Departs SMVT Bengaluru at 7:45 PM and reaches CSMT Mumbai at 11:55 AM the next day. It operates six days a week, excluding Mondays.
This route features several important stops, including Kalyan, Pune, Solapur, Kalaburagi, Yadgir, Raichur, Guntakal, and Anantapur.
Luxury Accommodations and Cutting-Edge Safety
These new sleeper trains are engineered to provide a high-end experience with a total capacity of 823 berths spread across 16 air-conditioned coaches. The configuration is designed to cater to various passenger preferences:
- 1 AC First Class coach: Featuring premium amenities, including shower facilities.
- 4 AC 2-Tier coaches
- 11 AC 3-Tier coaches
Beyond comfort, the trains prioritize passenger safety and modern convenience. Each coach is equipped with automatic exterior doors, bio-vacuum toilets, CCTV surveillance, and mobile charging points. Most significantly, the trains are integrated with the KAVACH anti-collision system, ensuring the highest level of safety on the tracks.