Railways Revolution: Vande Bharat Sleeper Train's National Impact

President Droupadi Murmu praised the Vande Bharat Sleeper train in her Parliament address, calling it a key advancement for Indian Railways. The train augments India's rail network, offering improved connectivity from Assam to West Bengal and from Delhi to Mizoram. She highlighted achievements like the Chenab Bridge.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 28-01-2026 12:00 IST | Created: 28-01-2026 12:00 IST
Railways Revolution: Vande Bharat Sleeper Train's National Impact
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The launch of the Vande Bharat Sleeper train connecting Kamakhya in Assam with Howrah in West Bengal was lauded in President Droupadi Murmu's address to Parliament. The introduction of this new-generation train marks a significant milestone for Indian Railways.

President Murmu highlighted the Railways' commitment to serving the poorer and middle-class communities, noting their progress towards achieving full electrification. She also celebrated the enhanced connectivity provided by the Rajdhani Express, now linking Delhi to Mizoram's capital, Aizawl—a moment of national pride.

Emphasizing the Railways' infrastructural achievements, she mentioned the world-record-setting Chenab Bridge and the Pamban Bridge in Tamil Nadu. Murmu commended the network of over 150 Vande Bharat trains now sprawling across the country, from Jammu and Kashmir to Kerala, as a testament to India's advancing railway system.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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