There is a strong discussion about Vande Bharat Sleeper Train for passengers traveling long distances by rail. According to reports, preparations are being made to start this train between Mumbai and Bengaluru from November 1, 2026. However, the official announcement regarding the start, stoppage and fare of the train on this route is awaited.
Tezzbuzz Desk– Mumbai and Bengaluru are the major economic and business centers of the country. A large number of people travel between the two cities for jobs, business and IT sector related work. In such a situation, with the introduction of Vande Bharat Sleeper train on this route, passengers can get the option of comfortable travel at night.
The Vande Bharat Sleeper has been designed keeping long distance journeys in mind. In this, instead of traveling sitting, passengers will get the facility of sleeping berth. Its objective is to make night travel more comfortable and convenient. India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train is being run between Howrah and Guwahati.
Regarding the proposed train on Mumbai-Bengaluru route, passengers are keeping an eye on its possible stoppages, journey time and ticket price. According to reports, the train can cover the distance of about 1,118 kilometers in about 16 hours. It is expected to have 16 coaches and a total of 823 berths.
Probable stoppages include Kalyan, Pune, Solapur, Kalaburagi, Raichur, Gooty (Guntakal) and Anantapur. However, the stoppage at these stations has not been officially confirmed.
In the available reports regarding the fare, the probable fare for AC 3-tier is said to be around Rs 2,684, for AC 2-tier it is Rs 3,466 and for First AC it is Rs 4,250. These are estimated rates, not final fares. Passengers will have to wait for the Railways' announcement for official information related to train start, timetable, stoppages and ticket booking.