Varanasi Vande Bharat Sleeper: New Delhi Route Approved!
The Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper is approved! Check the revised Kanpur schedule and journey timings for this new overnight service.

Indian Railways has officially sanctioned the launch of the Varanasi Vande Bharat Sleeper service, marking a massive upgrade for overnight travel in North India. This prestigious service will be only the second sleeper-class Vande Bharat in the country, following the Howrah-Kamakhya route.
The inaugural journey is tentatively expected to take place around October 12, 2026. While official administrative confirmation is still pending, there is