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Vande Bharat Sleeper : Pune-Bengaluru journey now in just 13 hours; Approval for trial of Vande Bharat Sleeper
Sandy Verma | August 13, 2026 6:24 PM CST

Vande Bharat Sleeper : There is good news for rail passengers in Maharashtra and especially for those traveling between IT hub Pune and Bengaluru. The much awaited Mumbai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat sleeper The train is getting ready to run on the actual track soon. The Railway Board has given the green light for the speed test of this train, which will run between Pune and Solapur in Maharashtra. will be taken. This new high-speed sleeper train covers the distance between Pune and Bengaluru in just 13 hours to be cut.

High-speed test to be conducted on Pune-Solapur route

According to the railway administration, the first major test of this semi-high-speed sleeper train will be conducted on the Pune to Solapur railway line. During this test, the speed, safety and technical aspects of the train will be evaluated. Two state-of-the-art rakes of 16 coaches each have already arrived in Bangalore for this special test. Manufactured by BEML Company, this train is designed to run at a speed of 160 kmph to 180 kmph. Vande Bharat Sleeper

Huge time savings and travel schedules

Currently Udyan Express or other regular trains running between Pune and Bengaluru usually take 15 to 24 hours to complete the journey. However, Vande Bharat sleeper will save about 5 to 6 hours of this journey after starting. The preliminary information is that this train will leave around 9 pm and will reach the passengers the next morning to their desired destination. This will save both hotel expenses and time of travelers. Vande Bharat Sleeper

This will be the main route of travel

This train service will be operated under South-Western Railway and its final route has been decided. The train will depart from Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and reach Bangalore via Pune, Solapur, Wadi and Kalburgi. The entire Mumbai to Bengaluru journey will also come down from 22 hours to just 16 hours. As the track on this route is equipped for modern speed, the train can pick up good speed. Vande Bharat Sleeper

State-of-the-art facilities and comfort for passengers

Vande Bharat Sleeper Train has taken special care for the comfortable journey of the passengers. It will have a total of 16 coaches, comprising of 11 Third S, 4 Second AC and 1 First AC coaches. Aircraft-like interiors, premium berths, state-of-the-art security systems and on-board catering facilities will make the journey even more enjoyable. Vande Bharat Sleeper

Both Pune and Bengaluru are major centers of education, industry and IT sector. Hence thousands of professionals, students and tourists commute between the two cities every day. After this successful trial run of the Vande Bharat sleeper train, the service will be opened for regular passengers in the next few months. A new chapter of fast, comfortable and safe rail travel is starting with this train. Vande Bharat Sleeper


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