Indian Railways is launching a new overnight sleeper train, the Vande Bharat Sleeper, connecting New Delhi to Srinagar. Built by BEML, it will start operations in January 2025. The train will cover 800 kilometers in less than 13 hours, offering a faster and more comfortable travel experience compared to existing options....
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The train will depart from New Delhi at 7:00 PM and arrive in Srinagar at 8:00 AM the next morning. It will make stops at Ambala Cantt Junction, Ludhiana Junction, Kathua, Jammu Tawi, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, Sangaldan, and Banihal. The train will offer three classes: AC 3 Tier (3A), AC 2 Tier (2A), and AC First Class (1A), with expected ticket prices of ₹2,000, ₹2,500, and ₹3,000 respectively. The Northern Railway zone will manage the train's maintenance and operations. Indian Railways also plans to extend the route further to Baramulla to improve accessibility to the region.

There are currently no superfast express trains running directly from Chhapra to Delhi. The Chhapra Varanasi division is the second highest revenue generating station in the region. However, a new 'Amrit Bharat' train might soon be introduced on the Chhapra - Delhi route. This proposal came after social worker Sandeep Pandey...
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raised the need for more trains connecting Chhapra/Sonpur to Delhi. The request for an Ambika Bhavani Superfast Express, Amrit Bharat Express, and Antyodaya Express connecting these cities was sent to the Railway Board by the Varanasi and Sonpur division's railway management offices. This is being considered as residents of Saran district struggle to find reserved seats on existing trains and even unreserved coaches are overcrowded. The Amrit Bharat Express is a superfast express service offered by Indian Railways. It is a non-AC sleeper and unreserved category train, designed for the common people. It consists of 22 coaches including 12 sleeper coaches, 8 general coaches, and 2 SLR coaches. Its maximum operational speed is 110-130 km/hr.

India's Railway Ministry is set to launch the third variant of the Vande Bharat Sleeper train in January 2025. This new sleeper train, manufactured by BEML, will handle longer distances and overnight journeys. A prototype was unveiled in September 2024. The Vande Bharat Sleeper will be introduced on...
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the New Delhi-Srinagar route, running under the Northern Railway zone and potentially extending to Baramulla. It will operate between 19:00 hours and 08:00 hours, offering a convenient overnight journey.

During festivals like Diwali and Chhath Puja, securing confirmed train tickets in India becomes a challenge due to a surge in travelers returning home. To address this, Indian Railways has introduced the Train Alternate Accommodation Scheme (ATAS) powered by artificial intelligence. This scheme provides passengers with waiting tickets an option to...
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get confirmed seats on alternative trains. When booking a ticket, the ATAS system suggests seven trains on the chosen route. If the booked train doesn't have confirmed seats, the system automatically searches for availability in other trains and offers a transfer to a confirmed seat on an alternative train.

The operation of the Vaishali Superfast Express, which runs between Saharsa and New Delhi, is set to be extended for the second time. This time, the train's operation will be shifted from Saharsa Junction to Purnea Court Station, catering to the demands of passengers in the Kosi region. However, this extension...
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will likely result in a reduction of reserved seats for passengers in Samastipur, Muzaffarpur, Hajipur, and Sonpur, affecting even the Tatkal and emergency quota. This train is considered one of the most VIP and preferred trains on the New Delhi route after the Rajdhani Express. The decision to shift the operation to Purnea Court Station is pending approval from the Railway Board. The Vaishali Express has faced previous controversies regarding its operational route, with initial routes involving stops in Hajipur and Muzaffarpur before being shifted to a route via Motihari, Bettiah, and Gorakhpur. The change was a result of pressure from local representatives and later, demands from passengers in Chhapra and Siwan. The current route utilizes Muzaffarpur via Bapudham, Motihari, and Bettiah, with the Saptkranti Superfast train operating on this route between Muzaffarpur and Anand Vihar.