Guwahati to Howrah Vande Bharat train, Kolkata to Kamakhya Vande Bharat Express: India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train is set to commence its inaugural run on Saturday, January 17. Developed by BEML using ICF technology, this new long-distance semi-high-speed train will further ease overnight journeys. This orange and grey coloured modern train will run between Howrah and Guwahati (Kamakhya).
Kamakhya-Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper Express inaugural run: Train number, Route
During its inaugural journey on January 17, the Kamakhya–Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper Express will run as train number 02076. Meanwhile, the Howrah–Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Express will operate as train number 02075, running between Malda Town and Kamakhya on its inaugural run on Saturday.
Guwahati-Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper Express inaugural special: Stoppages
On Saturday (January 17), train number 02076 Kamakhya-Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper inaugural special will stop at 13 railway stations. These are: Rangiya, New Bongaigaon, New Alipurduar, New Coochbehar, Jalpaiguri Road, New Jalpaiguri, Aluabari Road, Malda Town, New Farakka, Azimganj, Katwa, Nabadwip Dham and Bandel.
Train number 02075 Malda Town-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper inaugural special will halt at seven stations en route. These are: Aluabari Road, New Jalpaiguri, Jalpaiguri Road, New Coochbehar, New Alipurduar, New Bongaigaon and Rangiya.
Vande Bharat Sleeper Express train inaugural run: Coach composition
A total of two Vande Bharat Sleeper rakes will be in service on Saturday, January 17. One rake will operate between Kamakhya and Howrah, while the other will run between Malda Town and Kamakhya due to the inaugural service.
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Kamakhya-Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper Express inaugural special: Time table
On Saturday, January 17, train number 02076, the Kamakhya–Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper inaugural special, will depart from Kamakhya at 13:15 hrs and arrive at Howrah at 03:55 hrs on Sunday. Meanwhile, train number 02075, the Malda Town–Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper inaugural special, will leave Malda Town at 13:15 hrs and reach Kamakhya at 23:15 hrs the same day.
02076 Kamakhya-Howrah
Train: 02076 Kamakhya-Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper Inaugural Special
Date: 17-01-2026 (Saturday) & 18-01-2026 (Sunday)
02075 Malda Town-Kamakhya
Train: 02075 Malda Town-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Inaugural Special
Date: 17-01-2026 (Saturday)
02076 Kamakhya → Howrah
| Kamakhya | —- | 13:15 | 17-01 |
| Rangiya Jn | 13:50 | 13:55 | 17-01 |
| New Bongaigaon | 15:10 | 15:15 | 17-01 |
| Jalpaiguri Road | 16:35 | 16:40 | 17-01 |
| New Coochbehar | 16:55 | 17:00 | 17-01 |
| Jalpaiguri Town | 18:12 | 18:18 | 17-01 |
| New Jalpaiguri | 18:35 | 18:40 | 17-01 |
| Malda Town | 19:40 | 19:45 | 17-01 |
| New Farakka Jn | 23:30 | 23:35 | 17-01 |
| Azimganj | 00:22 | 00:24 | 18-01 |
| Katwa Jn | 01:06 | 01:11 | 18-01 |
| Nabadwip Dham | 01:35 | 01:37 | 18-01 |
| Bandel Jn | 02:20 | 02:22 | 18-01 |
| Howrah | 03:55 | —- | 18-01 |
02075 Malda Town → Kamakhya
| Malda Town | —- | 13:15 | 17-01 |
| Alhazarat | 15:15 | 15:20 | 17-01 |
| New Jalpaiguri | 16:05 | 16:15 | 17-01 |
| Jalpaiguri Town | 16:50 | 16:55 | 17-01 |
| New Coochbehar | 18:05 | 18:10 | 17-01 |
| New Alipurduar | 18:25 | 18:30 | 17-01 |
| New Bongaigaon | 20:00 | 20:05 | 17-01 |
| Rangiya Jn | 21:30 | 21:35 | 17-01 |
| Kamakhya | 23:15 | —- | 17-01 |
Note: Inaugural special services flagged off on January 17, 2026 (Saturday). Regular services to commence subsequently.
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