Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Ticket Booking Begins
Indian Railways has officially opened ticket bookings for the new Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Express. This marks a significant step in enhancing long-distance rail connectivity between eastern India and the Northeast region.
The national transporter commenced bookings for both directions of this premium service. Passengers can now book tickets for train number 27575, which runs from Howrah to Kamakhya, and train number 27576, operating in the opposite direction from Kamakhya to Howrah.
Commercial Operations Schedule
The commercial run for these trains begins this week. Train number 27575 will start its regular service from January 23, while train number 27576 commences operations from January 22.
These trains will operate on most days of the week. The Howrah to Kamakhya service runs on all days except Thursday. The return journey from Kamakhya to Howrah operates on all days except Wednesday.
Prime Minister's Flag-Off Ceremony
Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially flagged off this new Vande Bharat Sleeper train on January 17. The ceremony took place at Malda Town railway station, highlighting the government's focus on improving rail infrastructure.
This sleeper version of the Vande Bharat Express promises a faster and more comfortable travel experience for passengers covering this important route.
Journey Details and Stoppages
The train covers the distance between Howrah and Kamakhya in approximately 14 hours. During its journey, it makes scheduled stops at 13 intermediate stations.
The complete list of stoppages includes:
- Bandel
- Nabadwip Dham
- Katwa
- Azimganj
- New Farakka
- Malda Town
- Aluabari Road
- New Jalpaiguri
- Jalpaiguri Road
- New Cooch Behar
- New Alipurduar
- New Bongaigaon
- Rangiya
Train Timings
Train number 27575 departs from Howrah at 18:20 hours and arrives at Kamakhya at 08:20 hours the following day. In the return direction, train number 27576 leaves Kamakhya at 18:15 hours and reaches Howrah at 08:15 hours the next day.
Station-Wise Fare Structure
Indian Railways has released detailed fare information for different classes. The ticket prices vary depending on the destination station from Howrah.
Here are the key fare points for travel from Howrah:
- To Bandel, Nabadwip Dham, Katwa, Azimganj, New Farakka, and Malda Town: AC 3 Tier costs ₹1010, AC 2 Tier is ₹1305, and AC First Class is ₹1600
- To Aluabari Road: ₹1285 for 3A, ₹1655 for 2A, ₹2030 for 1A
- To New Jalpaiguri: ₹1425 for 3A, ₹1840 for 2A, ₹2255 for 1A
- To Jalpaiguri Road: ₹1510 for 3A, ₹1950 for 2A, ₹2390 for 1A
- To New Cooch Behar: ₹1740 for 3A, ₹2250 for 2A, ₹2755 for 1A
- To New Alipurduar: ₹1790 for 3A, ₹2310 for 2A, ₹2830 for 1A
- To New Bongaigaon: ₹2060 for 3A, ₹2660 for 2A, ₹3260 for 1A
- To Rangiya: ₹2335 for 3A, ₹3015 for 2A, ₹3695 for 1A
- To Kamakhya: ₹2435 for 3A, ₹3145 for 2A, ₹3855 for 1A
These fares represent the complete journey from Howrah to each respective station. Passengers should note that cancellation rules for the Vande Bharat Sleeper trains follow specific guidelines, with potential full fare forfeiture for late cancellations.
The introduction of this sleeper service addresses the growing demand for comfortable overnight travel options on this route. It represents Indian Railways' continued modernization efforts and commitment to improving passenger experience across the country.
