Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Sees Overwhelming Response
The newly introduced Vande Bharat Sleeper train connecting Howrah and Kamakhya is generating tremendous excitement among passengers. This semi-high-speed service, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off from Malda Town railway station in West Bengal on January 17, is already proving to be a major hit.
Tickets Vanish Within Hours of Booking Opening
Passengers rushed to secure seats when ticket booking opened at 8 am on January 20. Within just a few hours, all available tickets for the train's first commercial run on January 23 were completely sold out. According to the IRCTC booking portal, the First AC class is already waitlisted for the next seven days, demonstrating the intense demand for this premium service.
Operational Details and Journey Information
The Northeast Frontier Railway zone will operate and maintain this new Vande Bharat Sleeper Express. Train number 27575 will depart from Howrah at 18:20 hours and arrive at Kamakhya at 08:20 hours the following day, covering the distance in approximately 14 hours.
During its journey, the train will make stops at 13 important stations:
- Bandel
- Nabadwip Dham
- Katwa
- Azimganj
- New Farakka
- Malda Town
- Aluabari Road
- New Jalpaiguri
- Jalpaiguri Road
- New Cooch Behar
- New Alipurduar
- New Bongaigaon
- Rangiya
Train Configuration and Fare Structure
The Howrah-Kamakhya-Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper Express consists of 16 coaches offering three classes of travel. Passengers can choose between Third AC, Second AC, and First AC accommodations.
The fare structure for the complete journey from Howrah to Kamakhya is as follows:
- Third AC: Rs 2,435
- Second AC: Rs 3,145
- First AC: Rs 3,855
For shorter journeys between intermediate stations, ticket prices vary accordingly. The station-wise fare chart provides detailed pricing information for all three AC classes across different segments of the route.
This overwhelming response to the Vande Bharat Sleeper train highlights the growing preference for modern, comfortable rail travel options in India. The rapid ticket sales indicate strong passenger confidence in this new service, which promises to enhance connectivity between West Bengal and Assam.
