Vande Bharat Express Train Network Expansion
Sector: Rail • Location: Howrah, Guwahati, West Bengal, India
Source: The Indian Express
The Vande Bharat Express is a modern, indigenously designed, air-conditioned train equipped with safety features like Kavach. Operating at speeds of up to 160 kmph, it has expanded into overnight travel with the launch of the Vande Bharat Sleeper, positioning it as a premium alternative to air travel. The first Vande Bharat Sleeper was flagged off in January 2026 from Howrah to Guwahati via Malda,
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Rail, Government
- Location
- Howrah, Guwahati, West Bengal, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Indian Express
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Description | The Vande Bharat Express is a modern, indigenously designed, air-conditioned train equipped with safety features like Kavach. Operating at speeds of up to 160 kmph, it has expanded into overnight travel with the launch of the Vande Bharat Sleeper, positioning it as a premium alternative to air travel. The first Vande Bharat Sleeper was flagged off in January 2026 from Howrah to Guwahati via Malda, West Bengal. |
Original sector | Transport |
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Country | India |
State | West Bengal |
City | Howrah, Guwahati |
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Source | The Indian Express |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Rail, Government |
Article published date | 2026-04-18 |
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