Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper inaugural run to commence on November 1. (Image: Ministry of Railways)

Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper inaugural run: The Vande Bharat Sleeper train connecting Bengaluru and Mumbai is scheduled to make its inaugural run on Sunday, November 1. The Railway Board approved the service on October 29, 2026. The South Western Railway (SWR) zone will operate and maintain the train. The introduction of this semi-high-speed sleeper service is expected to improve overnight rail connectivity between the two major cities.

Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper: Distance, Travel time

On Sunday (November 1), the Bengaluru - Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper will run as an inaugural special. It will operate as train number 06503. The train will cover the entire distance in around 16 hrs.

Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Inaugural special: Route, Stoppages

Train number 06503 Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express will run via Kalaburagi.…