The route of the country’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train has been finalized and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has also announced the route of the much awaited first Vande Bharat Sleeper train at Rail Bhawan. He told that the first Vande Bharat sleeper train to be received by the country this month will run between Howrah in Kolkata and Kamakhya in Guwahati. Along with this, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav also said that the first Vande Bharat Sleeper train will start on January 17 or 18 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off this new train.

How many seats will there be in Vande Bharat Sleeper Train?

The Railway Minister said that Vande Bharat Sleeper train will be run to connect cities between 1000 km and 1500 km. Regarding this route, he said that this route has been chosen as the concept of PM Modi’s Purvodaya. So that the connectivity of the North-Eastern states with the rest of the country can be further improved.

This new Vande Bharat sleeper train will have 16 coaches out of which 11 coaches will be third AC. 4 coaches will be of second AC and one coach will be of first AC. The passenger capacity of this entire train will be 823 passengers, out of which 611 seats will be in third AC. In this, 188 seats will be in second AC and 24 seats will be in first AC. This semi high speed train will run on the track at a speed of 180 km per hour.

What will be the fare of the first Vande Bharat sleeper train?

Now an important question for the passengers is that what will be the fare of this new Vande Bharat Sleeper train? Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said that the fare of Vande Bharat Sleeper train has been thoughtfully kept in such a way that the fare will be much lower than the air service available on this route.

He told that the average airfare from Guwahati to Kolkata ranges from 6 thousand to 8 thousand and even up to 10 thousand rupees, but in Vande Bharat Sleeper train from Howrah to Guwahati, the third AC fare will be Rs 2300, while the second AC fare will be Rs 3000 and the first AC fare will be Rs 3600. Also, these fares are along with the food provided during the journey.

The fare of this train has been designed in such a way that a passenger traveling in First AC will have to pay a fare of Rs 3.80 paise per km. Whereas a passenger traveling in second AC will have to pay a fare of Rs 3.10 paise per km and a passenger traveling in third AC will have to pay a fare of Rs 2.40 paise per km.

12 trains will be produced by the end of this year

Apart from this, the Railway Minister also said that by the end of this year 2026, 12 new Vande Bharat sleeper trains will be produced, that is, by the end of the year, 6 new Vande Bharat sleeper train sets will be available to the Railways. However, according to Railway Ministry sources, there will be a plan to connect these 6 trains with major cities of the country, because this Vande Bharat Sleeper train has been brought to connect the cities at a distance of between 1000 km to 1500 km.

Indian Railways is going to start Vande Bharat sleeper train soon. Railways has done the speed test of this new sleeper Vande Bharat train. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has shared a video giving important updates about Vande Bharat Sleeper Train. In the video, this train is seen running at a speed of more than 180 kilometers per hour.

However, Indian Railways in this video showed the water test method to show the high speed, balance and stability of the train, which showcases the advanced technical features of this new generation train. Which has attracted people’s attention.

Railway Minister shared video on X

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav shared the video of the test on social media platform X on Tuesday (December 30, 2025). It was also seen in the video that despite the train reaching a maximum speed of 180 km per hour during the test, not even a drop of water fell from the glass.

Vande Bharat Sleeper tested today by Commissioner Railway Safety. It ran at 180 kmph between Kota Nagda section. And our own water test demonstrated the technological features of this new generation train. pic.twitter.com/w0tE0Jcp2h

— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) December 30, 2025

He said in the post, ‘Today the Vande Bharat sleeper train was tested by the Commissioner of Railway Safety. This train ran at a speed of 180 km per hour between Kota-Nagda section. Apart from this, the advanced technical features of this new generation train were also successfully demonstrated through water test.

Vande Bharat sleeper train will start soon

Indian Railways will soon launch the spoiler version of Vande Bharat equipped with new advanced technical features. This train is the sleeper version of the existing Chair Car (CC) of Vande Bharat Rail network. Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) has prepared two prototype rakes of the fully air-conditioned Vande Bharat Sleeper train, which are currently in the testing phase. However, in the latest test, Vande Bharat Sleeper train has successfully demonstrated its characteristics through water test.

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After the Corona epidemic, Indian Railways has expanded its train services. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav told in the Lok Sabha that compared to 11,283 daily trains every day before the Corona epidemic, this number has now increased to 11,740 in November 2025. The number of mail/express trains has also increased and its number has increased from 1,768 to 2,238 being operated daily. Apart from this, the Railway Minister has also given an update on the much awaited Vande Bharat Sleeper Train. The Railway Minister has said that Vande Bharat sleeper train is ready and its two rakes are on trial.

The Railway Minister said that with the aim of making long and medium distance overnight journeys comfortable, indigenous design of Vande Bharat Sleeper Train has been prepared. Its two rakes have been ready and are currently in the trial and commissioning stage. Let us tell you that Vande Bharat, the flagship train of Modi government, currently 164 Vande Bharat chair car services are already operating on the Indian Railways network.

Vande Bharat sleeper train will be equipped with safety features

The Railway Minister said that Vande Bharat Sleeper Train will be equipped with many key technical and safety features, such as KAVACH protection system, while its speed will be 180 km/hr design speed and 160 km/hr operating speed. Apart from this, this train is equipped with crash uniform carbody and complying with EN standards. EN-45545 HL3 fire safety standard is in view of fire safety. Fire barrier doors have been installed at the end of each coach. Developed fire detection and suppression system and regenerative braking system have been installed in the cabinet and lavatory.

There will be many types of facilities in the train

The much-awaited train like Vande Bharat will have modern air conditioning, centrally controlled automatic plug doors and sealed wider gangways with UV-C lamp based disinfection system. All coaches have been provided with CCTV, emergency talk-back unit for passengers in case of emergency, centralized coach monitoring system to monitor passenger amenities and ergonomically designed stairs to climb to the upper berth and special toilets for disabled passengers.

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The dream of running Vande Bharat Express, one of the fastest and modern trains of India, has now settled in the hearts of millions of youth. To become the driver or loco pilot of this train that runs at the speed of a shining bullet, not only courage but also the right qualification and training is necessary. If you are also wondering what study is required to become a pilot of this train and which course is necessary, then let us know…

Loco pilots who run high-speed trains like Vande Bharat are counted among the most skilled employees of Indian Railways. They take full care of the safety, speed, control and convenience of the passengers of the train. From starting the engine of the train to stopping it exactly on the platform, every responsibility is in the hands of the loco pilot.

What is the qualification?

To run Vande Bharat train, first of all you have to become a loco pilot in Indian Railways. For this it is necessary to have passed at least 10th class. Along with this, one should also have ITI from a recognized institute. Preference is given to candidates doing courses in Electrical, Mechanical, Fitter or Motor Mechanic trade in ITI.

Initially the candidates are appointed as Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP). After that, promotion is available on the basis of experience and performance. These assistants later become senior loco pilots and then pilots of premium trains like Vande Bharat.

What is the selection process like?

To become a loco pilot, Assistant Loco Pilot examination is conducted by Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). There are three main stages in this. In the written examination (CBT), questions are asked from Reasoning, Mathematics, Science, and General Knowledge. Successful candidates are tested for eyesight, reflexes and fitness. Selected candidates are given intensive training for a few months in the training institute of the Railways.

What happens after training?

After completion of training, the new pilot is first given the responsibility of driving a goods train. Its purpose is to enable the loco pilot to have a complete understanding of the functioning of the engine and the condition of the track. Passenger trains are given only after a few years of experience and good performance and then pilots who have the best record get a chance to operate high-speed trains like Vande Bharat, Tejas and Rajdhani Express.

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The Kerala government on Sunday ordered an inquiry into the alleged act of Southern Railways in making school students sing Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) songs in the train after the inauguration of the Ernakulam to Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express.

General Education Minister V. Shivankutty has directed the Director of Public Instruction (DPI) to investigate and submit a report in this regard. According to a statement issued by the minister’s office, Shivankutty said that the government is taking the incident extremely seriously.

Kerala Education Minister ordered investigation

He said that politicizing children in government programs and using them to promote the communal agenda of a particular group is a violation of constitutional principles. The minister said, ‘The Director of Public Instruction (DPI) has been directed to immediately conduct an investigation and submit a report.’ He said that further appropriate action will be taken based on the findings of the report.

Union Minister Suresh Gopi also reacted

Sivankutty said it is the government’s responsibility to maintain the secular and national values ​​of the country and steps will be taken to ensure that these principles are protected. However, Union Minister Suresh Gopi on Sunday justified the singing of RSS songs by students in the new train. He told reporters in Thrissur that this was part of the innocent celebration of the children.

The Minister of State for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Tourism said, ‘He felt like singing that song at that time and he sang it. Anyway, this is not an extremist song. A group of school students sang an RSS song in the Vande Bharat Express on Saturday, which triggered a sharp reaction in Kerala.

Kerala CM Vijayan had criticized

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had criticized Southern Railway regarding this. He had said that inclusion of the RSS song, which allegedly continuously spreads communal divisive politics, in the official program of the government is a violation of constitutional principles.

The Chief Minister had said that it was unacceptable for the Sangh Parivar to use the Railways for its alleged communal political propaganda. Leader of Opposition in the Assembly VD Satheesan had also said that making students sing RSS songs at government programs was ‘illegal and undemocratic’.

Railways shared the video of students

Southern Railway had reportedly removed this social media ‘post’ after criticism. Southern Railway re-posted the video of the song sung by the students and its English translation on social media platform ‘X’ on Sunday and wrote, ‘Students of Saraswati Vidyalaya gave a spectacular rendition of their school song during the inauguration of Ernakulam Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express.’

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Southern Railways, making serious allegations. He claims that in the inaugural program of Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express, students were made to sing RSS’ ‘Gana Geet’. Vijayan expressed his strong protest against this, calling it against religious and political impartiality in government programmes.

What did CM Vijayan say?
Pinarayi Vijayan said that it is extremely objectionable for Southern Railways to make students sing RSS songs during the inauguration of Vande Bharat. This is absolutely unacceptable and must be opposed. He said that this song continuously promotes religious hatred and communal politics and its inclusion in the government program is a violation of the principles of the Constitution.

Secular image of government programs damaged – CM Vijayan
CM Vijayan alleged that ‘hardcore Hindutva politics’ was introduced in the programme. According to him, such steps weaken the secularism of government events and ‘narrow political thinking’ is working behind it. Vijayan said that the Sangh Parivar is also using the country’s largest public sector undertaking – the Railways – for its ‘communal political propaganda’. He also alleged that Southern Railways shared the song on social media as a ‘patriotic song’, which is ‘like making fun of the freedom movement’.

Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas also criticized the Railways.
Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas also shared a video, in which children are seen singing RSS songs. He tweeted, ‘Being a part of RSS song at the inauguration of Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Service shows a new low for Railways. Now even the announcement of new services is politically tinged and public representatives are being pushed back.

Vijayan has already criticized RSS
Last month too, Pinarayi Vijayan had compared RSS with Zionist groups in Israel and said that both ‘have similar views on many issues.’ Apart from this, he had also objected to the Central Government’s decision to celebrate the centenary of RSS, saying that issuing a stamp and Rs 100 coin in its name was an ‘insult to the Constitution’.

In Purnia, Bihar, on the morning of Friday (October 03, 2025), five people were hit by the Vande Bharat train. Four people died. It seemed that the deaths of those who died would be around 18 to 20-21 years. This accident took place near Kasba Gumti on Katihar-Jogbani railway block. It is being told that all these were returning after seeing the fair of Dussehra. During this time this incident happened.

Three killed on the spot

A crowd of people gathered after the incident. Police and railway people also reached the spot. According to the initial information received regarding the accident, three of the five people died on the spot. Two boys were admitted to the hospital for treatment, but another died when he came here. The condition of another is critical, whose treatment is going on. The incident has been confirmed by Munna Kumar, manager of the railway posted in Purnia.

The injured have been admitted to GMC. None of the deaths could be identified until the news was written. The railway police has started in further process. Please tell that Vande Bharat train runs from Jogbani to Danapur (Patna). This train was passing through the spot at around 4:30 am on Friday morning. At the same time, the injured boy was able to tell that they are residents of Janakinagar Bhangha. They work as makhanfodi. He could tell something else further but was fainting again and again.

This train was inaugurated on 15 September

It may be noted that before the assembly elections (2025), Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to visit Bihar continuously. This train between Jogbani and Danapur was inaugurated by PM Modi on 15 September. He had given the green signal virtually. After this, its regular operations have started.

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Now the journey from Jodhpur to Delhi has become very fast and easy. On September 25, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the Vande Bharat Express train built on the route of Jodhpur to Delhi Cantt. After this, the railway has also started booking tickets in these trains. Let us tell you that the entire schedule of Vande Bharat Express was released on his official website on Tuesday night on Tuesday night. In this, information about its root and timing to rent, all things have been given. In such a situation, let us know which timing will run Vande Bharat Express and how much will be the price of its ticket.

Which route will Vande Bharat Express run?

Actually, Vande Bharat Express will now connect Jodhpur to Delhi. This train with 8 dubbes includes 7 chair car class and 1 executive class coach. This express train will travel about 604-620 km in 8 hours 05 minutes. This train connecting Jodhpur and Delhi will leave on Tuesday and run all the days a week. These trains – Merta Road, Degana, Makrana, Phulera, Jaipur, Alwar, Rewari and Gurgaon will stop at these 8 stops. This train giving better connectivity is the fastest train running on this route.

How much is the ticket rent?

Talk about the price of the ticket of this Vande Bharat Express running between Jodhpur and Delhi Cantonment, then the price of its ticket is quite relevant. Its AC chair is Rs 1,610 for traveling in the car, while the same fare for the Executive Chair car is Rs 2,930.

How to book tickets?

You can book its tickets both online and offline. You can book online tickets by visiting the official website of IRCTC (www.irctc.co.in) or Rail Connect app. Apart from this, you can go to the reserve counter of the railway station to book offline tickets.

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Railway Rules: If a friend or relative comes from far away to meet you. So people go to the railway station to leave him. If you have gone to the railway station to leave a close friend and Vande got stuck in a high-speed train like India due to the sudden closure of the gate.

So it can be quite strange and tension situation. Now the question is what the rules say in such a situation. In such a situation, if TTE catches you. Then how much penal you may have to pay. What is the rule about such situations of Indian Railways, let us tell you.

Will be fined so much

Every passenger present in the train should have a ticket. If this is not the case then you will be considered a tickeless passenger and will have to pay penalty, this rule is more strictly applied in reserved and modern trains like Vande Bharat. Because every seat remains book and the passenger’s data is saved in the system. If you do not have a ticket, then you may have to pay the fare of that journey and minimum penalty on it.

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Because Vande Bharat is a full AC train, in such a situation, according to AC class, it can be about 440 rupees or more. Apart from this, if you have gone ahead of one or two stations. So from where the train went and where the station reached, you will also have to pay the fare.

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Is there any way to escape?

If you have come to leave any of your friends, relatives on the train. And the trains have been closed due to mistake by mistake. So you can go to yourself and tell TTE about such a situation immediately. In such a situation, TT can ask you to take off at the next station or if the next station is far away, then you can also get a chain pulling by requesting TTE. If Tu understands you and agrees, then it is good for you, otherwise you will have to pay a fine. Only then you will be able to escape. So keep in mind what is the time to run the train. Get down before that.

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Jammu-kashmir latest news: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah wrote a letter to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav, seeking to run the Vande Bharat Express train in Kashmir Valley more and more and also to increase the number of coaches.

He wrote that the recent Vande Bharat Seva started between Katra and Srinagar has received tremendous appreciation in the state and this has made the journey more comfortable and time for citizens and tourists.

The number of existing coaches is not enough- Omar Abdullah

According to PTI, CM Omar Abdullah wrote in the letter that it was felt from the experience of the feedback from passengers and local people as well as his own travel experience that the number of existing coaches is not enough. Especially during the weekends, the rush of passengers during the weekends, holidays and Amarnath Yatra, which should be added to the train and the chair car and executive class coaches to handle. He said that by increasing the capacity of the train, passenger facilities will be better.

Tourism will be promoted by increasing number- Omar Abdullah

The Chief Minister also urged that the frequency of the train should be increased on this route. He said that it is very important to increase its number in view of the huge response to this service and the strategic importance of this route. This will not only give relief to local passengers, but will also give a boost to tourism and the capacity of the entire corridor will be better.

In addition, Abdullah described the current departure and arrival time of the train as uncomfortable. He suggested that the train leaves from Katra early in the morning and return from Srinagar in the late evening, so that the passengers can get the facility to complete the journey in a single day. He also demanded high-speed internet in the train, so that the passenger remains digitally connected during the journey, especially when the mobile network is weak in the tunnels.