Government Schemes and Policy · 20 January 2026
Vande Bharat Sleeper Express Launch Enhances Overnight Rail Connectivity
Exam-focused facts from the 20 January 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train from Malda Town railway station in West Bengal.
- The train will operate on the Howrah–Guwahati (Kamakhya) route and is expected to cut travel time by up to six hours.
- Developed by BEML using ICF technology, the train includes catering services in the fare for all classes.