Key insights
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Travel time reduction claim: The PMO statement said the train would reduce travel time by around 2.5 hours on the Howrah–Guwahati route.
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Tourism and religious travel claim: The PMO statement said the train would give a major boost to religious travel and tourism.
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Fare and booking conditions: Fares were stated to range from ₹960 to ₹13,300, and the service was stated to have no RAC or waitlist facility.
Takeaways
India’s first Vande Bharat sleeper train began service on the Howrah–Guwahati route with fares stated at ₹960–₹13,300 and a stated travel-time reduction of around 2.5 hours.