India, Oct. 26 -- Travelling between Delhi and Varanasi could become more convenient as a new Vande Bharat Sleeper train service will begin on October 31, 2026. Designed for overnight journeys, the service aims to offer passengers a comfortable way to travel between the national capital and the holy city of Varanasi.

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All about the Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Sleeper train

Once operational, the Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Sleeper train will offer travellers a faster way to reach the holy city. The train will cover the route in about eight hours.

It will stop at Prayagraj and Kanpur Central on the Varanasi-New Delhi route. The train will reach Prayagraj at 10:35 pm a...