PM Modi Flags Off India’s First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Between Howrah and Guwahati
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagging off India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train connecting Howrah and Guwahati at Malda railway station. Prime Minister Narendra Modi today marked a historic milestone in Indian Railways by flagging off the country’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train connecting Howrah in West Bengal with Guwahati (Kamakhya) in Assam. The ceremonial flag-off took place at Malda town railway station, while the Prime Minister also virtually inaugurated the Guwahati–Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper service. The launch signals a new era in long-distance rail travel, combining speed, comfort, and advanced safety features. Designed for Long-Distance Comfort Unlike the existing Vande Bharat chair car services , the newly introduced Vande Bharat Sleeper Train is specifically designed for overnight and long-haul journeys. The fully air-conditioned train comprises 16 modern coaches with a total passenger capacity of 823 , making it suitable for high-demand intercity and inter...