New Delhi: The sleeper version of the Vande Bharat Express, which runs at the speed of the wind, is set to launch soon, and the Railways are rapidly preparing for it. Discussions are rife about the Vande Bharat Sleeper Express running from Patna to Delhi. Now, people are wondering when the Vande Bharat Sleeper will begin.
Meanwhile, the Election Commission has implemented the code of conduct in Bihar. Whether the Vande Bharat Sleeper train will be able to operate from Patna to Delhi during the code of conduct has been discussed. The Election Commission has issued a significant statement regarding this. The Railways’ response will surprise you. Important updates related to the Vande Bharat Sleeper train can be found below.
The second Vande Bharat Sleeper train rake will arrive soon
Indian Railways is increasing the number of Vande Bharat trains. Currently, over 75 Vande Bharat Express trains are operating. Now, work is underway to introduce an updated version, the Vande Bharat Sleeper. The prototype for this train has been ready for some time. The second rake is also arriving soon. It is expected to arrive by the end of October.
It will be operational alongside this train. According to Dilip Kumar, Executive Director, Information and Publicity, Ministry of Railways, a sleeper train has also been completed. The Vande Bharat Sleeper Express will be luxurious, equipped with modern features. This train is expected to be exceptional. The long journey will be comfortable and equipped with amenities.
What will be the impact of the code of conduct?
A senior official of the Indian Railway Ministry stated that if the second Vande Bharat Sleeper train is ready on time, it will not be able to operate from Bihar due to the code of conduct. However, it can be flagged off from a station in West Bengal and sent to Delhi.
It will be scheduled to be at Patna station. This will allow the people of Bihar to travel by Vande Bharat Sleeper. Passengers will not face any inconvenience. This means that the travel time from Patna to Delhi will be significantly reduced.
