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Indian Railways to launch Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper train today

Published 30 Oct 2026, 17:56 IST

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left · 3 outlets

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the new Vande Bharat Sleeper Express train between Bengaluru and Mumbai will be a "game changer" for connectivity. The train will benefit Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. It will especially benefit youngsters, IT professionals and…

— Deccan Herald
center · 4 outlets

Bengaluru, November 1 (IANS) Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday announced that the proposed South Bullet Train corridor would connect Bengaluru with Hyderabad, Amaravati, and Chennai, while a Vande Bharat train service between Bengaluru and Mangaluru would be introduced in the coming weeks…

— The Morung Express
right · 3 outlets

Bharat Bullet Train is being developed for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor, emphasizing indigenous technology. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed various production processes at BEML's Aditya manufacturing facility in Bengaluru. The train will offer advanced passenger amenities…

— The Economic Times

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Coverage Bias Distribution

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R 24%

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Center 6 (46%)

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The Indian Express Center-Left Indian Express Group Current article 30 Oct 2026, 17:56 IST

Indian Railways to launch Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper train today

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 02 Nov 2026, 10:18 IST

Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express flagged off by Railway Minister

The overnight service will connect Bengaluru with Mumbai via Anantapur, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Solapur and Pune, improving connectivity across three States

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co. 02 Nov 2026, 10:15 IST

'Excellent progress': Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects India's first bullet train manufacturing at BEML

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DT Next Center Daily Thanthi Group 02 Nov 2026, 09:41 IST

Railway Minister flags off Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express

BENGALURU: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday flagged off the inaugural run of the Vande Bharat Sleeper Express connecting Bengaluru and Mumbai, strengthening overnight rail connectivity between the two major metropolitan cities. He also announced that the next Vande Bharat Sleeper train…

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The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. 02 Nov 2026, 08:05 IST

2nd Bengaluru-Mumbai VB sleeper will touch Hubballi, says Vaishnaw

BENGALURU: Karnataka’s next Vande Bharat Sleeper train will connect Bengaluru to Mumbai via North Karnataka and Hubballi, covering regions that currently lack access to a world-class train service, announced Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday. The announcement came at the launch of South…

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NDTV Center-Right Adani Group (AMG Media) 02 Nov 2026, 07:57 IST

Mumbai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Train: Bookings Open; Check Schedule, Halts, Fare And Other Details

According to the Ministry of Railways, the service is aimed at improving connectivity between Maharashtra and Karnataka. The South Western Railway Zone will be operating and maintaining the train.

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The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust 02 Nov 2026, 01:29 IST

Vaishnaw visits facility manufacturing India’s first indigenous bullet train

India’s first indigenously manufactured high-speed train, Bullet Train B28, is taking shape at BEML’s ADITYA manufacturing facility in Bengaluru. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday reviewed production progress and inspected key manufacturing processes, quality-control systems and…

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Deccan Herald Center-Left The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd. 02 Nov 2026, 01:09 IST

Bengaluru: Rail minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviews progress of first India-made bullet train

Rail minister reviews progress of first India-made bullet train

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The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co. 01 Nov 2026, 23:25 IST

India's first bullet train progress reviewed: Vaishnaw hails ‘excellent’ tests

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The Hindu BusinessLine Center-Right The Hindu Group (Kasturi & Sons) 01 Nov 2026, 23:10 IST

Ashwini Vaishnaw reviews Bharat-made B28 bullet train manufacturing at BEML

The minister examined specialised manufacturing infrastructure, quality assurance procedures and key components designed to meet high-speed rail operational standards

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O Heraldo Center Herald Publications (Goa) 01 Nov 2026, 21:18 IST

Bengaluru to Goa & Mumbai: New Vande Bharat Trains to Boost Intercity Connectivity

Rail travel across Southern and Western India is set for a major upgrade with the upcoming launch of two high-speed Vande Bharat Express services connecting Bengaluru with Goa and Mumbai. Bengaluru to Goa via the Scenic Western Ghats The proposed Yesvantpur–Madgaon–Yesvantpur Vande Bharat Express…

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Mathrubhumi English Center-Left Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. 01 Nov 2026, 20:49 IST

India's first bullet train under manufacture in Bengaluru's BEML facility

India's first indigenous bullet train is being manufactured at BEML in Bengaluru for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor. Check its speed, capacity and key features.

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The Morung Express Center 01 Nov 2026, 19:49 IST

Bullet Train Corridor to connect Bengaluru with Hyderabad & Chennai, Vande Bharat linking Bengaluru & Mangaluru soon: Vaishnaw

Bengaluru, November 1 (IANS) Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday announced that the proposed South Bullet Train corridor would connect Bengaluru with Hyderabad, Amaravati, and Chennai, while a Vande Bharat train service between Bengaluru and Mangaluru would be introduced in the coming weeks…

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