The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has highlighted Bengaluru–Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper train as a major boost to rail connectivity. Shri Modi said that Vande Bharat Sleeper train marks another significant boost to connectivity between Bengaluru and Mumbai, making travel more convenient and enhancing inter-state connectivity. He said that the service will benefit people across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, particularly the youth, IT professionals and students.
The Prime Minister posted on X:
Another step towards better rail connectivity and that too from Bengaluru, the city of technology and innovation!
The Vande Bharat Sleeper Train will be a game changer for connectivity between Bengaluru and Mumbai.
This train will benefit Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, especially benefitting youngsters, IT professionals and students.
Another step towards better rail connectivity and that too from Bengaluru, the city of technology and innovation! The Vande Bharat Sleeper Train will be a game changer for connectivity between Bengaluru and Mumbai. This train will benefit Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, especially benefitting youngsters, IT professionals and students.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 1, 2026
