Varanasi-Delhi Sleeper Vande Bharat Express: Travel between Varanasi and New Delhi is set to become faster and more convenient as the Indian Railways is preparing to launch the country’s second sleeper Vande Bharat Express on October 31. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw are expected to flag off the service during a ceremony in Varanasi.
Varanasi-Delhi Sleeper Vande Bharat Express Inaugural Run
On its inaugural run, the special train is scheduled to depart Varanasi Junction at 11:00 AM. The railway administration is expected to soon announce the final schedule for regular services.
A Premium Travel Option For Passengers
The service will offer a premium option for commuters travelling between Prayagraj and the national capital, alongside existing trains like the Humsafar Express, Shivganga Express, and Prayagraj Express. Departing Prayagraj at 10:40 PM and reaching New Delhi at 5:55 AM, the timing will allow working professionals, students, and businessmen to complete their journey overnight without impacting daytime hours.
Proposed Schedule And Key Stops
Once regular operations begin, the service will run six days a week, excluding Saturdays.
- Varanasi to New Delhi (Train No. 27421): Departs Varanasi at 8:50 PM, arrives at Prayagraj Junction at 10:35 PM (departing at 10:40 PM), halts at Kanpur Central at 12:40 AM, and reaches New Delhi at 5:55 AM the following morning.
- New Delhi to Varanasi (Train No. 27422): Departs New Delhi at 9:40 PM, arrives at Prayagraj Junction at 4:45 AM (departing at 4:50 AM), and reaches Varanasi at 6:45 AM.
The route is expected to connect four major railway junctions:
- Varanasi Cantt
- Prayagraj Junction
- Kanpur Central
- New Delhi