The Mumbai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper Express has begun operations, giving passengers a new option for long-distance travel between the two cities. Flagged off by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on November 1, the train has already caught the attention of travellers, with several passengers sharing glimpses of its interiors, amenities and onboard catering. Scroll down to know more.
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One content creator was particularly impressed with the food service, describing it as a five-star dining experience. In a video, he called it “5-star food in India’s brand-new most luxurious train” and showed a multi-cuisine meal tray served by a uniformed attendant. While he did not reveal the individual dishes on his plate, he compared the experience to dining in a premium hotel.
Another travel vlogger shared his dinner experience, praising the thick dal, chicken gravy and soft, warm rotis. He also said that the train’s catering service is managed by four-star hotel chain Sarovar Portico. According to the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), passengers will be served a selection of regional dishes for breakfast and dinner.
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The dinner menu includes lemon rice or steamed rice, chapati or paratha, and Karnataka-style sambhar or yellow dal tadka. Passengers can also choose between paneer and a chicken preparation. Curd or buttermilk, sweets and other accompaniments are included in the meal. Breakfast options include idli, vada, sambhar, masala poha, vegetable upma, bread, vegetable cutlets and omelette. Tea, coffee and biscuits are also served in the morning.
Mumbai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper: Schedule And Ticket Fares
The Mumbai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper Express operates under two train numbers. Train number 27651, running from CSMT Mumbai to SMVT Bengaluru, operates six days a week, except Tuesdays, from November 2. Its return service, train number 27652, runs from SMVT Bengaluru to CSMT Mumbai six days a week, except Mondays, starting November 3.
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The ticket fares for the Bengaluru-Mumbai route are:
- Third AC: ₹2,810
- Second AC: ₹3,630
- First AC: ₹4,450
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FAQs
What passengers on Mumbai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat get to eat?
Passengers on the Mumbai–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper Express are served a regional menu curated by IRCTC, featuring traditional Maharashtrian and Karnataka-style dishes.
Is there a Vande Bharat between Mumbai and Bangalore?
Yes, there is a Vande Bharat service operating between Mumbai and Bangalore.
Do Vande Bharat go to Bangalore?
Yes, several Vande Bharat Express and Vande Bharat Sleeper trains connect to Bangalore (Bengaluru).
