Take a tour of the first Vande Bharat sleeper train with 16 coaches, private cabins, premium facilities

The new Vande Bharat train offers luxury travel with amenities such as user-friendly ladders, accessible toilets, and more, ensuring passenger comfort.

Updated on: Jan 17, 2026, 11:08:56 IST

By Krishna Pallavi Priya

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India is all set to launch its long-awaited first Vande Bharat sleeper train, being positioned as a premium alternative to domestic flights, on January 17. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the new premium train, operated and maintained by the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) zone, which will run between Howrah and Guwahati (Kamakhya).

India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train will launch on January 17. (PTI, Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times)

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A new video showcases the facilities passengers will enjoy on the train during the journey. The brand-new sleeper train, designed and manufactured in India, will have 16 coaches with a passenger capacity of 823, including 11 three-tier AC coaches, four two-tier AC coaches, and a 1st-class AC coach. It reaches up to 180 km/h and is equipped with smart controls and safety systems. Let's take a tour inside the sleeper train:

Amenities inside the first Vande Bharat sleeper train

The new Vande Bharat train, designed to offer luxury travel, features key amenities that will ease long-haul journeys for its passengers. These new additions include economically designed berths for overnight travel, user-friendly ladders for safe and easy upper berth access, toilets that are not only sanitary but also accessible, and centralised monitoring and CCTVs for the safety of travellers.

A few other key features include integrated AC vents, shower areas in washrooms, smart automatic doors for smooth coach-to-coach movement, dog boxes for those travelling with their pets, an emergency contact button to ensure passenger grievances are heard, and different charging options to accommodate various devices.

The private coupe

Recently, content creator Devraj Divan gave his followers a tour of the First-Class private coupe on the Guwahati-Kolkata Vande Bharat sleeper train. He shared the video on January 3, which shows the comforts of the private first AC coach cabins that accommodate two people.

According to Devraj, the two-person coupe isn't just about privacy; it is filled with modern conveniences, including an attendant call switch, integrated AC vents, three charging points, ample storage without sacrificing legroom, and stairs for easy access to the upper berths.

In the Vande Bharat sleeper, the 3-AC fare will be around ₹2,300, 2-AC around ₹3,000, and 1-AC around ₹3,600.

Note to readers: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Krishna Pallavi Priya
Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More

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