Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Train: PM Modi Calls It a Major Step Towards Better Rail Connectivity
Bengaluru, November 2, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described the newly launched Vande Bharat Sleeper Express between Bengaluru and Mumbai as a major initiative to improve railway connectivity in the country. He said the new service would particularly benefit Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra.
The Prime Minister emphasised that the high-speed sleeper train would be especially useful for young professionals, information technology employees and students who frequently travel between these important economic centres.
“Another step towards better rail connectivity, and that too from Bengaluru, the city of technology and innovation! The Vande Bharat Sleeper train will prove to be a major initiative for rail connectivity between Bengaluru and Mumbai,” Modi said.
Ashwini Vaishnaw Flags Off the New Train
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off the Vande Bharat Sleeper Express connecting Bengaluru and Mumbai on Sunday.
The launch marks another development in India’s modern railway infrastructure. The new service is expected to significantly reduce travel time while offering passengers a comfortable overnight travel option.
The train is also expected to strengthen economic and social connections between these major metropolitan regions.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.