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This article shares news about the launch of India’s first semi-high-speed Vande Bharat sleeper train that will run between Patna and New Delhi before Diwali.
The first semi-high-speed Vande Bharat sleeper train in India is set to start its service before Diwali. This train will operate between Patna and New Delhi.
The new train is planned to make stops at stations like Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay, Prayagraj, and Kanpur Central. The ticket prices are expected to be around 10 to 15 percent higher than those of the Rajdhani Express.
The Vande Bharat sleeper train is scheduled to leave Patna at 8 PM and will arrive in Delhi by 7:30 AM the next morning. It will cover the journey in approximately 11 hours and 40 minutes, which is faster than the Rajdhani that takes about 12 hours and 30 minutes.
This train is designed to reach speeds of up to 180 km/h and has already completed its trial run. It will include AC coaches and features like CCTV cameras, automatic doors, and a fire safety system.
There’s a possibility that the train will be launched before the Bihar assembly elections to cater to the traveling public during the festive season.
Summary:
- The Vande Bharat sleeper train will run between Patna and New Delhi.
- It is expected to have higher fares compared to the Rajdhani Express.
- The train journey will take about 11 hours and 40 minutes.
- It is designed to run at speeds up to 180 km/h.
- The launch may coincide with the upcoming Bihar assembly elections.