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Guwahati (Kamakhya)-Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper train begins inaugural run – check timings, stoppages

Malda Town-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Express inaugural special: Developed by BEML using ICF technology, this new long-distance semi-high-speed train will further ease overnight journeys.

3 min readUpdated: Jan 17, 2026 01:40 PM IST

This orange and grey coloured modern train will run between Howrah and Guwahati (Kamakhya).

Guwahati to Howrah Vande Bharat train, Kolkata to Kamakhya Vande Bharat Express: India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train is has commenced its inaugural run on Saturday, January 17. Developed by BEML using ICF technology, this new long-distance semi-high-speed train will further ease overnight journeys. This orange and grey coloured modern train will run between Howrah and Guwahati (Kamakhya).

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Kamakhya-Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper Express inaugural run: Train number, Route

During its inaugural journey on January 17, the Kamakhya–Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper Express is running as train number 02076. Meanwhile, the Howrah–Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Express is operating as train number 02075, running between Malda Town and Kamakhya on its inaugural run on Saturday.

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Guwahati-Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper Express inaugural special: Stoppages

On Saturday (January 17), train number 02076 Kamakhya-Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper inaugural special will stop at 13 railway stations. These are: Rangiya, New Bongaigaon, New Alipurduar, New Coochbehar, Jalpaiguri Road, New Jalpaiguri, Aluabari Road, Malda Town, New Farakka, Azimganj, Katwa, Nabadwip Dham and Bandel.

Train number 02075 Malda Town-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper inaugural special will halt at seven stations en route. These are: Aluabari Road, New Jalpaiguri, Jalpaiguri Road, New Coochbehar, New Alipurduar, New Bongaigaon and Rangiya.

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Vande Bharat Sleeper Express train inaugural run: Coach composition

A total of two Vande Bharat Sleeper rakes will be in service on Saturday, January 17. One rake will operate between Kamakhya and Howrah, while the other will run between Malda Town and Kamakhya due to the inaugural service.

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Kamakhya-Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper Express inaugural special: Time table

On Saturday, January 17, train number 02076, the Kamakhya–Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper inaugural special, will depart from Kamakhya at 13:15 hrs and arrive at Howrah at 03:55 hrs on Sunday. Meanwhile, train number 02075, the Malda Town–Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper inaugural special, will leave Malda Town at 13:15 hrs and reach Kamakhya at 23:15 hrs the same day.

Flagged Off: January 17, 2026 (Saturday) | Composition: 16 Cars

02076 Kamakhya-Howrah

Train: 02076 Kamakhya-Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper Inaugural Special

Date: 17-01-2026 (Saturday) & 18-01-2026 (Sunday)

02075 Malda Town-Kamakhya

Train: 02075 Malda Town-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Inaugural Special

Date: 17-01-2026 (Saturday)

02076 Kamakhya → Howrah

Station	ARR.	DEP.	Day
Kamakhya	----	13:15	17-01
Rangiya Jn	13:50	13:55	17-01
New Bongaigaon	15:10	15:15	17-01
Jalpaiguri Road	16:35	16:40	17-01
New Coochbehar	16:55	17:00	17-01
Jalpaiguri Town	18:12	18:18	17-01
New Jalpaiguri	18:35	18:40	17-01
Malda Town	19:40	19:45	17-01
New Farakka Jn	23:30	23:35	17-01
Azimganj	00:22	00:24	18-01
Katwa Jn	01:06	01:11	18-01
Nabadwip Dham	01:35	01:37	18-01
Bandel Jn	02:20	02:22	18-01
Howrah	03:55	----	18-01

02075 Malda Town → Kamakhya

Station	ARR.	DEP.	Day
Malda Town	----	13:15	17-01
Alhazarat	15:15	15:20	17-01
New Jalpaiguri	16:05	16:15	17-01
Jalpaiguri Town	16:50	16:55	17-01
New Coochbehar	18:05	18:10	17-01
New Alipurduar	18:25	18:30	17-01
New Bongaigaon	20:00	20:05	17-01
Rangiya Jn	21:30	21:35	17-01
Kamakhya	23:15	----	17-01

Note: Inaugural special services flagged off on January 17, 2026 (Saturday). Regular services to commence subsequently.

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Anish Mondal

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More

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