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Bengaluru‑Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper to Launch This Month as India’s Second Sleeper Service
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 02:16 AM
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The Indian Railways will introduce its second Vande Bharat sleeper service on the Bengaluru‑Mumbai corridor later this month, offering faster overnight travel between the two metros.
Indian Railways is set to roll out its second Vande Bharat sleeper train on the Bengaluru‑Mumbai route, with operations slated to begin later this month. The new service will complement the existing Vande Bharat fleet, extending the semi‑high‑speed, air‑conditioned sleeper concept to one of the country’s busiest inter‑city corridors.
The Bengaluru‑Mumbai sleeper is expected to cut travel time compared with conventional overnight trains, providing passengers with modern amenities and a more comfortable journey. While exact timings have not been disclosed, the launch aligns with the railways’ broader push to upgrade long‑distance travel.
Railway officials have indicated that the addition of the sleeper variant reflects growing demand for faster, reliable overnight connectivity between major economic hubs in the south and west of India.
The Bengaluru‑Mumbai sleeper is expected to cut travel time compared with conventional overnight trains, providing passengers with modern amenities and a more comfortable journey. While exact timings have not been disclosed, the launch aligns with the railways’ broader push to upgrade long‑distance travel.
Railway officials have indicated that the addition of the sleeper variant reflects growing demand for faster, reliable overnight connectivity between major economic hubs in the south and west of India.