Kamakhya-Howrah Vande Bharat sleeper’s first commercial run sold out within hours
The train, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 17, is scheduled to commence its maiden commercial journey with effect from January 22 from Kamakhya and from January 23 from Howrah
The first commercial run of the Vande Bharat Sleeper train between Kamakhya and Howrah got all seats booked within hours of opening the ticket reservation through PRS and other sites, the Railway Ministry said.
The train, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 17, is scheduled to commence its maiden commercial journey with effect from January 22 from Kamakhya and from January 23 from Howrah.
The ticket booking windows for the new service opened on January 19 at 0800 hours. Within less than 24 hours, tickets across all classes were completely sold out, reflecting the tremendous public enthusiasm for the premium semi-high-speed service introduced, the Ministry said.
The Kamakhya-Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper is expected to significantly enhance connectivity between the Northeast and Eastern India, offering modern amenities, improved travel time and a world-class overnight travel experience.
The fully booked status within hours stands as a strong testament to the trust and excitement of passengers towards modern train services being introduced by Indian Railways, marking a new chapter in premium rail connectivity for the region.
