On January 20, 2026, PIB Delhi reported that the Vande Bharat Sleeper train (Train No. 27576) between Kamakhya (KYQ) and Howrah (HWH) received an overwhelming response. All tickets for the first commercial run, which begins on January 22, 2026, from Kamakhya and January 23, 2026, from Howrah, were booked within hours of the ticket window opening on January 19, 2026, at 08:00 hours. The Kamakhya – Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper is expected to significantly enhance connectivity between the Northeast and Eastern India. Contact information: Dharmendra Tewari/ Dr. Nayan Solanki/ Ritu Raj. Release ID: 2216566, Visitor Panel: 719. The press release is available in Urdu, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Odia, Tamil, and Kannada.
Key Entities Referenced
Vande Bharat Sleeper train: A premium semi-high-speed train service of Indian Railways
Indian Railways: The operator of the Vande Bharat Sleeper train
Kamakhya: Starting location of the Vande Bharat Sleeper train's maiden commercial journey
Howrah: Destination of the Vande Bharat Sleeper train's maiden commercial journey
Ministry of Railways: The government ministry responsible for the Indian Railways
Ministry of Railways
Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Becomes a Hit
Among Passengers
All Tickets for the First Day’s Journey Booked within Hours as
the Ticket Window Opened
प्रव तथ: 20 JAN 2026 7:57PM by PIB Delhi
The first commercial run of the Vande Bharat Sleeper train (Train No. 27576) between Kamakhya
(KYQ) and Howrah (HWH) has received an overwhelming response from passengers. With all seats
getting booked within a few hours of opening the ticket reservation through PRS and other sites.
The swift sell-out vividly reflects passengers’ eagerness to experience the speed, comfort and modern
amenities of the Vande Bharat Sleeper inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister on 17th January, 2026.
The train is scheduled to commence its maiden commercial journey with effect from 22nd January 2026
from Kamakhya & with effect from 23rd January 2026 from Howrah. The ticket booking windows for this
new service opened on 19th January 2026 at 08:00 hours. Within less than 24 hours, tickets across all
classes were completely sold out, reflecting the tremendous public enthusiasm for the premium semi-high-
speed service introduced.This remarkable response for its very first commercial run underlines the growing preference of
passengers for faster, safer and more comfortable rail travel options. The Kamakhya – Howrah Vande
Bharat Sleeper is expected to significantly enhance connectivity between the Northeast and Eastern India,
offering modern amenities, improved travel time and a world – class overnight travel experience.
The fully booked status within hours stands as a strong testament to the trust and excitement of passengers
towards modern train services being introduced by Indian Railways, marking a new chapter in premium
rail connectivity for the region.
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Dharmendra Tewari/ Dr. Nayan Solanki/ Ritu Raj
(रलीज़ आईडी: 2216566) आगंतुक पटल : 719
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