Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Likely To Begin Public Service On Nov 3; Check Route, Fare, Timings Details

Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat: The Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper train is likely to start its commercial service on November 3, providing a major boost to the connectivity between the key cities. As per the reports, while the flag-off is scheduled for November 1, the service for passengers will begin two days later. The service is expected to cut the travel time significantly, providing a major relief to the passengers.

Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat:

- The sleeper train will depart from Bengaluru at 7.50 pm and will arrive in Mumbai the next day at 11.55 am, reported Deccan Herald, citing sources

- In return, the sleeper train will depart from Mumbai at 8.10 pm and reach Bengaluru at 11.55 am

- The train will operate in the night hours to ensure the local trains in Mumbai operate as per their schedule

- It is expected to halt at several key stations, including Anantapur, Guntakal, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Solapur, Pune, and Kalyan

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- The sleeper train will operate six days a week

- The fare for a 3AC berth is likely to be Rs 3,000, reported DH. The charges will also include meals

- While currently it takes around 22 hours to travel between the two cities, the service will reduce it to 15, providing major relief

- Along with improving the connectivity, the service is also likely to boost the financial activities

IRCTC In Contact With Food Outlets

While providing details, the IRCTC officials stated that the local cuisines from both the states will be included in the menu list. "We are in talks with leading chefs, cloud kitchens and cooking partners who work alongside four and five star hotels to supply food on trains. We are also finalising local cuisines from the two states which will be included in the menu," an official from the IRCTC was quoted as saying by the Hindustan Times.

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