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Ministry of Railways

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Railway Minister to Flag Off New Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains Connecting Varanasi to New Delhi Tomorrow

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The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and the Union Minister for Railways are set to flag off new Vande Bharat Sleeper Express trains connecting Varanasi and New Delhi. The new service offers a faster and luxurious overnight travel alternative for pilgrims, students, and professionals traveling between eastern Uttar Pradesh and the national capital region, connecting stations including Varanasi, Prayagraj, Kanpur Central, Aligarh, and Ghaziabad. The train features advanced safety systems, regenerative braking, crash standards compliance, ergonomic vacuum toilets, and specialized amenities. The service will operate six days a week, reducing travel time compared to the existing Shiv Ganga Express.

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