The New Delhi-Srinagar Vande Bharat Sleeper train is launching in January 2025. It will change how people travel between India’s capital and the beautiful region of Jammu and Kashmir. The train will cover over 800 km in less than 13 hours, providing a comfortable and efficient overnight journey.
Here are some key facts about the New Delhi-Srinagar Vande Bharat Sleeper train:
- Launch date: The train will start service in January 2025, offering a new overnight travel option.
- Travel time: It will cover over 800 km in less than 13 hours, making travel between New Delhi and Srinagar faster and easier.
- Time-saving: The overnight trip allows passengers to travel during the night and wake up at their destination, saving precious daytime hours. This is perfect for business travellers and tourists.
- Departure and Arrival: The train will leave New Delhi at 7 PM and reach Srinagar by 8 AM the next day, making it ideal for overnight travel.
- Main stops: The train will have only a few stops, including Ambala Cantt, Ludhiana, Jammu Tawi, and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, to save time.
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- Route: The train will run on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link, improving connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Classes: There will be three classes of accommodation: AC 3 Tier (3A) for INR 2,000, AC 2 Tier (2A) for INR 2,500, and AC First Class (1A) for INR 3,000, suitable for different budgets.
- Comfort: The train is designed for overnight trips and will have modern sleeper facilities to make the journey more comfortable.
- Manufacturing: The train is made by BEML and was introduced by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in September 2024.
- Boost to tourism: The faster, more comfortable service is expected to increase tourism in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Future plans: The service may extend to Baramulla in the future, further improving rail travel in northern Jammu and Kashmir.
This new sleeper train will make travel easier and more enjoyable for tourists, business travellers, and locals.