Complete Fare Chart and Features of 180 KMPH Vande Bharat Sleeper Express

Providing a massive upgrade to Uttar Pradesh's rail connectivity, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath are set to flag off the high-speed Varanasi–New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper Express from Varanasi Junction on Saturday afternoon. Scheduled to arrive at the station around 4:00 PM for the ceremonial flagging-off ceremony, this semi-high-speed express cuts the long-distance overnight journey between the temple city and the national capital down to just nine hours and twenty minutes. Tailored specifically for long-distance overnight travel, the train features an aerodynamic rake, 16 fully air-conditioned coaches, and a maximum design speed of 180 km/h, delivering premium comfort with indigenous railway technology.Complete Ticket Fare Structure: 3AC, 2AC, and 1AC Rates RevealedAccording to the official railway tariff notification, the Varanasi–New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper features three passenger accommodation classes with transparent fare points tailored to berth types. The base fares are structured as follows: Third AC (3AC) tickets covering 11 coaches with a combined capacity of 611 passengers are priced at ₹1,819.20 per seat; Second AC (2AC) tickets spanning 4 coaches with 188 passenger capacity are pegged at ₹2,349.80; while the exclusive First AC (1AC) coach featuring 24 berths is priced at ₹2,880.40. Applicable Goods and Services Tax (GST) will be charged separately over and above these base ticket tariffs during booking.Train Timings, 760 KM Route, and Maintenance HaltsThe overnight superfast train traverses a track distance of approximately 760 kilometers between Varanasi Junction and New Delhi, offering swift connectivity through major transit hubs including Prayagraj, Kanpur Central, Aligarh, and Ghaziabad. Train No. 27421 (Varanasi to New Delhi) departs Varanasi Junction at 20:50 hrs (8:50 PM) and pulls into New Delhi Railway Station at 06:10 AM the following morning, with the early run scheduled to arrive around 5:55 AM during test runs. In the reverse direction, Train No. 27422 (New Delhi to Varanasi) departs New Delhi at 9:40 PM and reaches Varanasi Junction at 07:10 AM the next day. Primary maintenance of the advanced rake will be conducted at Varanasi Junction, with secondary upkeep managed at New Delhi, while dedicated en-route watering halts are designated at Prayagraj and Kanpur Central stations.Kavach Collision Protection and 823-Passenger CapacityDesigned to accommodate 823 passengers across its 16 AC coaches, the Vande Bharat Sleeper integrates India’s indigenous 'Kavach' automatic train protection technology, providing fail-safe collision avoidance and automated braking. To guarantee an fatigue-free overnight transit experience, the coaches feature ergonomically designed berths with superior high-density cushioning, noise-insulating interiors, and a state-of-the-art suspension mechanism engineered to minimize track vibrations and jerks during high-speed runs.