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UP gets its first Vande Bharat Sleeper! CM Yogi, Ashwini Vaishnaw flag off Varanasi-Delhi train

Uttar Pradesh has received a major railway boost with the launch of the Vande Bharat Sleeper Express between Varanasi and New Delhi. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off the new train from Varanasi on Saturday, opening up a faster and more comfortable overnight travel option for passengers heading to the national capital.The new service is expected to strengthen rail connectivity between eastern Uttar Pradesh and Delhi-NCR, particularly benefiting pilgrims, students, working professionals and families who frequently travel between the two regions. Passengers will be able to board the train at night in Varanasi and reach New Delhi early the following morning.