India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train is operating on the Howrah–Kamakhya route, linking eastern and northeastern India. Launched in 2025, it marks the beginning of a new phase in semi-high-speed overnight rail travel with modern onboard facilities, serving as the base model for future sleeper services.
Mumbai–Bengaluru corridor has been approved, with plans for an overnight Vande Bharat Sleeper service aimed at cutting travel time between two major business and tech hubs.
New Delhi–Mumbai route is under consideration as a high-demand link between India’s political and financial capitals for future sleeper operations.
New Delhi–Ahmedabad is being explored for expansion of premium overnight rail connectivity under the Vande Bharat Sleeper rollout plan.
New Delhi–Howrah corridor has been discussed due to strong passenger demand and long-distance travel needs between Delhi and Kolkata.
New Delhi–Chennai is also being considered as a key north–south premium sleeper connection for faster overnight travel.
New Delhi–Secunderabad route is among the potential corridors identified for future Vande Bharat Sleeper deployment.
New Delhi–Pune has emerged in discussions due to Pune’s role as a growing industrial and IT hub.
Mumbai–Ahmedabad corridor, already well connected by premium rail services, is also part of sleeper expansion considerations.
New Delhi–Srinagar is being explored as a future premium sleeper route following improved rail connectivity to Kashmir, though no official confirmation has been made.
