New Delhi: India’s new Vande Bharat Sleeper train is winning praise from travellers for its modern design, cleanliness and comfortable overnight journey. A recent traveller review has particularly caught attention after she said the premium interiors made the experience feel unlike a traditional train journey.
‘Train wali vibe nahi aa rahi thi’
Travel creator Saina Saiwan shared her experience after travelling on the newly introduced overnight Vande Bharat Sleeper. She was impressed by the train’s polished interiors and said the journey did not give her the familiar feeling of travelling on an Indian train.
Her reaction highlighted how significantly the sleeper version differs from conventional overnight trains, particularly in terms of design and presentation.
Modern interiors impress travellers
The train has been designed to provide a more premium experience for long-distance passengers. Travellers have highlighted its contemporary interiors, comfortable berths, modern washrooms and overall cleanliness.
Saiwan also praised the food service, noting the attention given by onboard staff while serving meals. Her review has added to the growing online interest in the train and its passenger experience.
The Vande Bharat Sleeper was introduced as a modern overnight rail option, combining sleeping accommodation with upgraded passenger amenities. The first service operates between Guwahati and Howrah, connecting the Northeast with eastern India.
A new experience for Indian rail travellers
The positive response also reflects changing expectations among passengers, who increasingly look for comfort, hygiene and better facilities during long journeys.
At the same time, travellers have pointed out that maintaining these standards will require passengers to take equal responsibility for cleanliness and responsible use of facilities.
For many passengers, the Vande Bharat Sleeper represents a significant change in the way overnight train travel is experienced in India — bringing together speed, comfort and a distinctly modern atmosphere.