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IN PHOTOS: Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off Mumbai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper Express

Updated On: 01 November, 2026 06:24 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday flagged off the inaugural run of the Vande Bharat Sleeper Express connecting Bengaluru and Mumbai, strengthening overnight rail connectivity between the two major metropolitan cities. (PICS/ PTI)

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He also announced that the next Vande Bharat Sleeper train for Karnataka will originate from Bengaluru, connect several parts of North Karnataka towards Hubballi, and then proceed towards Pune and Mumbai. PICS/ PTI
He also announced that the next Vande Bharat Sleeper train for Karnataka will originate from Bengaluru, connect several parts of North Karnataka towards Hubballi, and then proceed towards Pune and Mumbai. PICS/ PTI
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Officials said the inaugural special train, comprising a 16-coach Vande Bharat Sleeper rake, departed from Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT), Bengaluru, and is scheduled to reach Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Mumbai, at 6.15 am on Monday
Officials said the inaugural special train, comprising a 16-coach Vande Bharat Sleeper rake, departed from Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT), Bengaluru, and is scheduled to reach Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Mumbai, at 6.15 am on Monday
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Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi and H D Kumaraswamy, Ministers of State V Somanna and Shobha Karandlaje, Members of Parliament Tejasvi Surya, P C Mohan and C N Manjunath, among others, were present at the flag-off ceremony
Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi and H D Kumaraswamy, Ministers of State V Somanna and Shobha Karandlaje, Members of Parliament Tejasvi Surya, P C Mohan and C N Manjunath, among others, were present at the flag-off ceremony
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The South Western Railway said regular services will commence on November 2 in the Mumbai-Bengaluru direction and November 3 in the return direction
The South Western Railway said regular services will commence on November 2 in the Mumbai-Bengaluru direction and November 3 in the return direction
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Train No. 27652 from Bengaluru to Mumbai will operate six days a week, except Mondays. It will depart from SMVT Bengaluru at 7.45 pm and reach CSMT Mumbai at 11.55 am the following day
Train No. 27652 from Bengaluru to Mumbai will operate six days a week, except Mondays. It will depart from SMVT Bengaluru at 7.45 pm and reach CSMT Mumbai at 11.55 am the following day
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In the return direction, Train No. 27651 will depart from CSMT Mumbai at 8.10 pm and arrive at SMVT Bengaluru at noon the following day. The service will operate six days a week, except Tuesdays.
In the return direction, Train No. 27651 will depart from CSMT Mumbai at 8.10 pm and arrive at SMVT Bengaluru at noon the following day. The service will operate six days a week, except Tuesdays.

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