It is the country’s third Vande Bharat Sleeper train, after the Howrah-Kamakhya and Varanasi-New Delhi services. The orange-and-grey train will reduce travel time between the two cities while improving regional trade, tourism, employment and social connectivity. It will also strengthen economic and cultural ties between the regions.

Earlier this year, the Ministry of Railways announced that traditional dishes associated with the region will be served on the Vande Bharat Sleeper train. “Passengers will also enjoy high-quality onboard catering services, making long overnight journeys more relaxed and stress-free.…