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Prime Minister highlights Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper train as a major boost to rail connectivity

Posted On: 01 NOV 2026 6:35PM by PIB Delhi

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has highlighted Bengaluru–Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper train as a major boost to rail connectivity. Shri  Modi said that Vande Bharat Sleeper train marks another significant boost to connectivity between Bengaluru and Mumbai, making travel more convenient and enhancing inter-state connectivity. He said that the service will benefit people across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, particularly the youth, IT professionals and students.

The Prime Minister posted on X:

Another step towards better rail connectivity and that too from Bengaluru, the city of technology and innovation! 

The Vande Bharat Sleeper Train will be a game changer for connectivity between Bengaluru and Mumbai.

This train will benefit Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, especially benefitting youngsters, IT professionals and students.


 

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