Only confirmed tickets, no VIP culture, every passenger equal, and lot more: Strict rules for Vande Bharat sleeper train; Have a dekko
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Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had remarked that the country’s first Vande Bharat sleeper train will be launched soon.
Published: January 12, 2026 3:54 PM IST
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New Delhi: Indian Railways is making large preparations for the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train, which will serve ordinary passengers and there will be no VIP culture of any kind. According to official sources, a transparent ticketing system will be implemented on this train, ensuring equal facilities for all passengers.
No VIP or emergency quota on Vande Bharat Sleeper Train
Most importantly, there will be no VIP or emergency quota of any kind in the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train. Senior railway officials will also not be able to travel using passes. Only confirmed tickets will be issued on the train, which will keep the waiting list very short. There will also be no provision for Reservation Against Cancellation (RAC), no waiting list, and will allow only confirmed tickets.
Upgraded facilities
The bed linen provided to passengers will be completely upgraded. It will include a cover for the blanket, and the quality will be far better than that of regular trains. To showcase Indian culture, the staff’s uniforms will reflect Indian civilization and culture.
Experience of Indian culture
Passengers will also get to taste authentic Indian flavors in the food served. The railway’s objective is that the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train should be completely free from the colonial system and every passenger should experience travel under equal rules.
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This train is being considered a large step towards the modernisation and transparency of Indian Railways. Passengers will get better facilities, comfortable travel and experience of Indian culture in Vande Bharat Sleeper Train.
What did Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw say?
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had declared that the country’s first Vande Bharat sleeper train will be launched soon, and the first train will run between Guwahati (Assam) and Howrah (West Bengal). He had mentioned that the train’s trials, testing, and certification have been completed, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag it off in January. This train will have 16 modern coaches, including 11 AC three-tier coaches, four AC two-tier coaches and one first-class AC coach.
Which cities will the train connect?
This sleeper train will directly benefit the Kamrup Metropolitan and Bongaigaon districts of Assam and the Cooch Behar, Jalpaiguri, Malda, Murshidabad, Purba Bardhaman, Hooghly, and Howrah districts of West Bengal, strengthening connectivity between the Northeast and Eastern India.
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