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Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper train: It will be operated and maintained by the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) zone. (Image: Bobins Abraham)

Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper train sees huge demand; tickets sold out within hours

January 20, 2026 7:58 pm

Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper booking, timing, train route, train fare: The newly launched Vande Bharat Sleeper train on the Howrah-Kamakhya route is experiencing huge demand. The tickets that opened for booking earlier in the day were sold out within hours.

The train was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 17 from Malda Town railway station.

Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper train ticket booking begins; check station-wise fare

January 20, 2026 3:20 pm

Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Ticket Booking, Stoppages, Time Table, Price: This new Vande Bharat Sleeper train will enhance long-distance rail connectivity between eastern India and the Northeast, offering a faster and more comfortable travel experience to passengers.

This premium train is being maintained and operated by the Central Railway (CR) zone.

India’s first Push-Pull Rajdhani Express marks 7 years of service - check route, stoppages, timings

January 20, 2026 3:18 pm

Push-Pull Mumbai to Delhi (Nizamuddin) Rajdhani Express Route, Train Number, Stoppages, Timings: Launched on January 19, 2019 as a bi-weekly service, the train received an overwhelming response from the passengers. Within just eight months, its frequency was increased to four days a week from September 13, 2019.

India’s first bullet train project advances towards electrification (Image: NHSRCL)

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train update: India’s 1st high-speed rail project advances towards electrification

January 20, 2026 8:29 am

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project current status: The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project is advancing towards electrification.

The Amrit Bharat Express is a new-generation train service offering affordable and safe long-distance inter-state travel with modern passenger-friendly features.

No separate policy: Amrit Bharat II Express reserved tickets to be governed by Vande Bharat Sleeper norms

January 20, 2026 8:28 am

Vande Bharat Sleeper ticket rules: According to the national transporter, the Amrit Bharat II Express category includes trains (Amrit Bharat) that will be introduced across the railway network from January 2026 onwards.

Indian Railways Amrit Bharat train service expansion: Total count hits 48

January 19, 2026 6:59 pm

Amrit Bharat Express train service expansion: The Amrit Bharat train comprise of 11 General Class coaches, 8 Sleeper Class coaches, 01 Pantry car and 02 Luggage cum Divyangjan coaches.

India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train will run on Howrah-Kamakhya route. (Image: Bobins Abraham)

Vande Bharat Sleeper cancellation rules: You could lose 100% of your fare if you wait too long to cancel

January 19, 2026 5:51 pm

Railway Refund Policy 2026: According to the national transporter, passengers who cancel their confirmed tickets at the last minute will no longer be eligible for a fare refund.

These new AC local trains will replace existing non-AC services. (Image generated using AI)

Mumbai Suburban rail network: Western Railway to roll out 12 AC local trains next week - check date, route, timings

January 19, 2026 2:46 pm

Mumbai Suburban Rail Network: With these, the total number of AC local train services on Western Railway will now be 121.

The train will be operated and maintained by the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) zone.

Kamakhya to Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper ticket price: check station-wise fare

January 19, 2026 9:04 am

Kamakhya-Howrah Vande Bharat Express Sleeper Train Ticket Price: Equipped with advanced safety and passenger-friendly technologies, the Vande Bharat Sleeper train features the indigenous Automatic Train Protection system KAVACH, along with an emergency talk back system to ensure immediate communication in critical situations.

Kamakhya-Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper train ticket booking starts (Image generated using AI)

Kamakhya-Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper train ticket booking opens - Here’s how to book IRCTC e-ticket

January 19, 2026 8:49 am

Kamakhya-Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Ticket Booking: The tickets for the Guwahati (Kamakhya)-Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper Express can be booked through two modes: online and offline.