India’s First Vande Bharat Sleeper to Start on Patna–Delhi Route This December

 

 

News Desk: Indian Railways is preparing to unveil its most awaited upgrade yet — the country’s first-ever Vande Bharat Sleeper Train — and it’s rolling straight onto the Patna–Delhi route by the end of December.
For crores of passengers tired of cramped berths and exhausting night journeys, this is the turning point.

A New Era of Sleeper Travel Begins

The high-tech sleeper version of Vande Bharat, built by BEML in Bengaluru, has entered its final finishing stage and will be shipped out to Northern Railway around December 12. Trial runs will follow immediately, paving the way for full-fledged operations before the New Year rush.

What Makes This Train a Game-Changer

• 16 state-of-the-art coaches (expandable to 24)
• 827 plush berths, including:
  • 611 in AC 3-tier
  • 188 in AC 2-tier
  • 24 in AC First Class

Crafted for 160 km/h operations, this sleeper train promises a Rajdhani-like speed with aircraft-style interiors.

Comfort Meets Cutting-Edge Tech

• Automatic doors
• CCTV surveillance
• Bio-vacuum toilets
• Reading lights & redesigned ladders
• Noise-absorbing panels
• Crashworthy design + Kavach anti-collision system

In short, the most premium overnight train India has ever built.

The Route That Gets the First Taste

The Patna–Delhi sector—one of India’s busiest corridors—will host the inaugural service.

• Runs 6 days a week
• Departs Rajendra Nagar Terminal, Patna
• Reaches Delhi next morning
• Return timings will match the Tejas Rajdhani Express

Expect a sharp cut in travel fatigue and a major boost in punctuality.

Expected Fares

• AC 3-tier: ~₹2,000
• AC 2-tier: ~₹2,500
• AC First Class: ~₹3,000

Railway officials say final fares will be announced closer to launch.

A Sensational Leap for Indian Railways

From bio-toilets to crash-proof engineering to ultra-soft interiors, the Vande Bharat Sleeper is set to rewrite India’s overnight travel experience. For Patna–Delhi passengers, the days of stiff backs, noisy cabins, and bumpy nights are officially numbered.

A luxury sleeper train built in India, for India — and ready to race into 2025.