Railway Minister Approves Bengaluru to Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Train

The Vande Bharat Sleeper Train, which will soon be running between two major tier 1 cities, will enhance India’s connectivity and make the journey more pleasant and enjoyable. A new Vande Bharat sleeper train between Mumbai and Bengaluru has received the approval from Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

In order to improve long-distance rail connectivity throughout the nation, the new addition supports the government’s accelerated production plan, which aims to roll out 12 new sleeper rakes by December 2026.

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The union minister officially approved the train route connecting the KSR Bengaluru railway station and Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) in a letter to PC Mohan, BJP MP from Bangalore Central, dated April 5, 2026.

New Vande Bharat Sleeper train between Bengaluru and Mumbai approved. pic.twitter.com/dB1NIcndYF — P C Mohan (@PCMohanMP) April 11, 2026

In his letter to the MP, the minister said, “Kindly refer to our discussion regarding the introduction of a new Vande Bharat Sleeper train between Mumbai and Bengaluru for public convenience.”