Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Fare: The wait for the Vande Bharat Sleeper Express is about to end. The new train could start running on the tracks next week. Meanwhile, there are reports that passengers will not receive RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation) facilities on the new train. Furthermore, fares may be higher than those of trains like the Rajdhani Express.
The sleeper train is set to start operating on the Guwahati-Howrah route. This will mark the debut of the sleeper train in the Vande Bharat series. So far, the trains in service have only had chair cars. As per reports, passengers will need to pay a fare based on a minimum distance of 400 km. A circular released on January 9 mentioned, “The fare will be charged for a minimum distance of 400 km… Only confirmed tickets will be issued for this train. There will be no provision for RAC/waitlist/partially confirmed tickets. All available berths will be available from the Advance Reservation Period (ARP).”
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the sleeper train next week. Similar to other trains, the Vande Bharat Sleeper will have reserved seats for women, the disabled, and senior citizens.
What will the fare be?
Passengers will need to pay Rs 2.4 per km for 3AC, Rs 3.1 per km for 2AC, and Rs 3.8 per km for 1AC. Therefore, the minimum train fare will be Rs 960 for 3AC, Rs 1240 for 2AC, and Rs 1520 for 1AC. Keep in mind, this does not include GST (Goods and Services Tax).
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The train will currently travel between the two cities at a speed of 120-130 kilometers per hour, covering key districts in Assam and West Bengal. Elections are coming up in both states this year. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav shared details through a PowerPoint presentation, indicating that this 16-coach train consists of 11 third AC coaches, four second AC coaches, and one first AC coach. Out of the total 823 seats, 611 are in third AC, 188 in second AC, and 24 in first AC.
Additional features of the train include ergonomically designed berths with enhanced cushioning, automatic doors with vestibules for easy movement, improved travel comfort through better suspension and noise reduction, an Automatic Train Protection System (KAVACH), an emergency talk-back system, and disinfectant technology to uphold high hygiene standards.
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