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Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper train to cut travel time by 3 hours
Vande Bharat Sleeper train update: On Saturday, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that Vande Bharat Sleeper trains will be introduced across all states.
Howrah–Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper Train: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off the Howrah–Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper train later this month. (Image: Bobins Abraham)
Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper train update: The much-awaited Vande Bharat Sleeper train is set to begin its inaugural journey soon. This new semi-high-speed service will operate between Howrah and Guwahati. The new train will offer a major boost to regional tourism. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off the Howrah–Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper train later this month.
Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper train: Travel time
The Howrah–Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper train will reduce travel time between the two cities by nearly three hours. At present, the Saraighat Express is the fastest train on this route, taking over 16 hours to cover the 966-km distance. With the introduction of the Vande Bharat Sleeper, the journey time is likely to be reduced to around 14 hours.
Howrah Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper speed
Developed by BEML using ICF technology, the Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper train will have a design speed of 180 kmph. This new train will run six days a week.
Trains between Kolkata and Guwahati
7
Trains Connecting Kolkata and Guwahati
Kanchanjunga Express
FROM
Sealdah
TO
Kamakhya
Travel Time
19:30 hrs
Sairang Express
FROM
Kolkata
TO
Kamakhya
Travel Time
17:45 hrs
Saraighat Express
FROM
Howrah
TO
Kamakhya
Travel Time
16:53 hrs
Kamrup Express
FROM
Howrah
TO
Kamakhya
Travel Time
20:00 hrs
Agartala Garib Rath
FROM
Kolkata
TO
Guwahati
Travel Time
18:00 hrs
Kaziranga Express
FROM
Kolkata
TO
Kamakhya
Travel Time
18:20 hrs
GHY Garib Rath
FROM
Kolkata
TO
Guwahati
Travel Time
18:10 hrs
Source: IRCTC
Express InfoGenIE
On Saturday, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that Vande Bharat Sleeper trains will be introduced across all states. The Union minister further said that the Vande Bharat Sleeper train will be introduced for overnight journeys of around 1,500 km.
The Railway Minister also said that every aspect of passenger convenience –including comfort and safety – has been taken into account while designing. The train is equipped with CCTV cameras, the Kavach safety system, and other modern features.
Vande Bharat Sleeper train features
- Total coaches: 16 (11 coaches 3 Tier; 4 coaches 2 Tier; 1 coach 1AC)
- Passenger capacity: 823 (3T: 611 + 2T:188 + 1st AC:24)
- Semi-high-speed train with design speed up to 180 kmph
- Ergonomically designed berths with improved cushioning
- Automatic doors with vestibules for smooth movement
- Enhanced ride comfort with superior suspension and noise reduction
- Kavach & Emergency talk-back system
- Disinfectent technology to maintain high sanitation
- Driver cab with advanced controls and safety systems
- Aerodynamic exterior looks & Automatic exterior passenger doors
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