Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper Train to Begin Regular Service on November 2

The Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper train is set to begin regular commercial operations on Monday, November 2, 2026. The new service is expected to provide passengers with another travel option between the two major cities. Ticket bookings are expected to open shortly.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off the train from Varanasi railway station on Saturday, October 31.

The train is the first Vande Bharat Sleeper service in Uttar Pradesh and the second of its kind in the country. The Northern Railway (NR) zone will be responsible for operating and maintaining the service.

At present, two pairs of Vande Bharat Chair Car trains operate between New Delhi and Varanasi. According to the available information, both services have been running at full capacity since their introduction.

The launch of the sleeper version adds a new Vande Bharat service to the busy Varanasi-Delhi route. Further details regarding ticket bookings are expected to be announced shortly.

Passengers are advised to check official Indian Railways booking channels for confirmed timings, stoppages, fares and reservation availability once the booking details are released.