The fun of flight is now in train fare, Guwahati-Kolkata Vande Bharat Sleeper changed the definition of travel.

News India Live, Digital Desk: If you have ever suddenly booked an air ticket from Guwahati to Kolkata or from Kolkata to Assam, then you would know how heavy that experience is on the pocket. These prices skyrocket during festivals. But Indian Railways is now coming up with a great alternative. The first sleeper Vande Bharat train is going to start between Guwahati and Kolkata (Howrah). What is special in this sleeper version? We all must have traveled in the chair car version of Vande Bharat at some time or the other, but this ‘sleeper version’ is much above that. It has been designed in such a way that long distance travelers do not feel tired at all. From its lights to its toilets and even the quality of the beds has been kept like a luxury hotel. To be honest, you will complete the night journey by sleeping and will have reached the destination by morning. Compared to flights and fares, the most talked about thing is the fare of this train. It is reported that the fare of Vande Bharat Sleeper will be much less than any average plane ticket (Economy Class). Although it may be a little costlier than the current Rajdhani Express, the facilities and speed provided will compensate for it. While a plane ticket between Guwahati and Kolkata often costs Rs 5000 to Rs 10,000, this train will give you a premium experience around Rs 3000 to Rs 4500. A game-changer for the North-East, this train will not just run between Kolkata and Assam, but it will become a major gateway of development for North-East India. For businessmen or students, who frequently travel on this route, it is a saving of both time and money. The biggest feature of this train will be its speed – it will run with extreme stability even on those old winding roads, due to which there will be no movement inside the train. A short wait and… all eyes are on when the first commercial run (for common passengers) will start. Preparations are complete and its trial run has already surprised everyone. In this January of 2026, when the mercury has fallen, this news of Indian Railways is filling the mind of the common man with warmth and enthusiasm. Now the fear of flight cancellation or hours-long lines at the airport will reduce a bit, because ‘Vande Bharat Sleeper’ is going to come on the tracks.