New Delhi–Pune Vande Bharat Sleeper Train to Launch Soon: Route, Timings, Fare, Speed and Full Schedule Revealed
New Delhi–Pune Vande Bharat Sleeper Train to Launch Soon: Route, Timings, Fare, Speed and Full Schedule Revealed
Pune: The Indian Railways is all set to launch a Vande Bharat Sleeper train service between New Delhi and Pune, marking a major step in enhancing long-distance travel with speed and comfort. This initiative is part of the broader rollout of sleeper variants of the semi-high-speed Vande Bharat trains on major national routes.
Route and Distance
The train will run between New Delhi (NDLS) and Pune via Agra Cantt, covering approximately 1,589 kilometers. The total journey time is expected to be around 20 hours.
Key Halts
The Vande Bharat Sleeper will stop at several major junctions, including:
- Mathura
- Agra Cantt
- Gwalior
- Bhopal Junction
- Khandwa
- Bhusaval Junction
Train Configuration and Speed
With a top speed of 160 kmph, this will be the fastest train on the New Delhi–Pune corridor. The train will consist of 16 coaches:
- 11 AC 3-tier coaches
- 4 AC 2-tier coaches
- 1 First Class AC coach
Estimated Fare Structure
- AC 3-tier: ₹2,500
- AC 2-tier: ₹4,000
- First Class AC: ₹5,000
Tentative Timings
- New Delhi to Pune: Departs at 4:30 PM, arrives at 1:00 AM (next day)
- Pune to New Delhi: Departs at 3:00 PM, arrives at 11:30 AM (next day)
The Vande Bharat Sleeper is expected to offer a faster, smoother, and more premium travel experience for passengers on this long-distance route.
