Vande Bharat Sleeper service begins between Varanasi and New Delhi
The new overnight train service will offer regular commercial operations starting from November 2.
The Varanasi–New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper was flagged off on October 31, marking the first Vande Bharat Sleeper service in Uttar Pradesh, according to The Indian Express and Business Today.
Regular commercial services for the train, identified by numbers 27421 and 27422, are scheduled to begin on November 2.
The service departs Varanasi at 20:50 and arrives in New Delhi at 06:10 the following morning. The return journey leaves New Delhi at 21:40 and reaches Varanasi at 07:10 the next day.
Intermediate stops include Prayagraj, Kanpur Central, Aligarh, and Ghaziabad. The Varanasi-originating service runs six days a week, excluding Fridays, while the New Delhi-originating service excludes Saturdays.
End-to-end ticket prices are set at ₹1,915 for AC three-tier, ₹2,470 for AC two-tier, and ₹3,030 for AC first class. Fares for journeys between intermediate stations vary based on the boarding and destination stations selected.
The train features CCTV, fire-barrier doors, special berths, and toilets for passengers with disabilities. Engineering features include regenerative braking and an aerodynamic design.