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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 8:22 am

Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Express Sleeper Train Ticket 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.

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 19, 2026 10:19 pm

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.

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. 

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.

This new-age train will be operated and maintained by the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) zone.

Kamakhya-Howrah: India’s 1st Vande Bharat Sleeper train to start commercial run from Jan 22 - check stops, timings

January 19, 2026 8:29 am

Vande Bharat Sleeper train commercial run: This new semi-high-speed train will revolutionize the long-distance and overnight rail journey in the country.

Vande Bharat Sleeper at Kamakhya Junction station

Vande Bharat Sleeper launch: RPF’s letter to Malda police had warned of ‘possible stone pelting’ ahead of PM Modi’s visit

January 17, 2026 3:01 pm

The Trinamool Congress (TMC), meanwhile, took to X to allege that the RPF mercilessly beat up a person at Malda railway station to clear the area before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival.

Vande bharat sleeper

'A Rajdhani moment in a new era': Aboard India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper

January 18, 2026 5:09 pm

Manufactured by BEML, two Vande Bharat Sleeper rakes are being equipped with modern facilities. Officials said there will be eight more such trains produced by this year

PM Modi flags off the new Vande Bharat train.

PM Modi flags off India's 1st Vande Bharat Sleeper train from Malda - check inaugural run details

January 17, 2026 1:39 pm

Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper launch: This new orange and grey coloured modern train is expected to revolutionise the overnight rail travel in the country.

PM Modi to flag off new trains in West Bengal including Vande Bharat Sleeper train

Vande Bharat Sleeper to Amrit Bharat Express: PM Modi flags off 7 new trains in West Bengal, dedicates several projects worth Rs 3,250 cr

January 17, 2026 1:51 pm

Narendra Modi in West Bengal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has flagged off seven new trains, including the country’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train, from Malda Town in West Bengal.

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