The Economic Times

24 hours to under 16 hours: After 30 years of waiting, Mumbai-Bengaluru rail journey may get a major upgrade as second Vande Bharat sleeper set to launch this month

Mumbai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper: Indian Railways is preparing to launch its second Vande Bharat Sleeper train, connecting KSR Bengaluru with Mumbai CSMT. The overnight service is expected to cover the journey in under 16 hours, with tentative timings of 10 pm departure from Bengaluru and 10:30 pm from Mumbai. The train will feature AC 3-tier, AC 2-tier and First Class coaches.