A female foreign traveler has gone viral after sharing her experience aboard the inaugural Vande Bharat sleeper train launched earlier this week between Kamakhya and Howrah. In a widely shared Instagram video titled “Foreigner POV: Vande Bharat Sleeper Train,” travel content creator Anusha expressed her admiration for the new state-of-the-art train introduced by Indian Railways.
In the video, Anusha noted, “This is the Vande Bharat sleeper train from Guwahati to Kolkata. I am traveling on it on the very first day. Looks like the entire country decided to travel today,” highlighting the train’s sleek exterior and automatic glass doors.
She further remarked, “The Vande Bharat sleeper doesn’t feel like a typical train,” praising the bright interiors, comfortable seating, and quality food served onboard. Anusha added that if this service represents the future of Indian travel, she is thoroughly impressed.
Captioning the video, she stated, “Rode the Vande Bharat sleeper train for the first time on its inauguration day from Guwahati, Assam to Kolkata, and honestly, I’m very impressed.”
“Future is Fantastic”: Foreigner’s Video Celebrates India’s Progress with Vande Bharat Sleeper Train
As of the latest update, a video showcasing the Vande Bharat Sleeper train has garnered over 110,000 views on social media, with users praising the positive developments in India.
One user commented, “Wow, it’s so clean and looks like the trains in Europe. I hope they can maintain the cleanliness,” while another added, “The government has improved; hopefully, the public will improve as well.”
A third user remarked, “The future is more fantastic, with Vande Bharat 4.0 under construction at 280 km/h and next-generation high-speed trains reaching 320 km/h. Along with the Bullet Train at 350 km/h.” Another said, “I want to see reviews after one to three months. I’m curious to see how my fellow Indians treat this train. The government has done its part; now it’s our turn to maintain some civil sense.”
The inaugural commercial run of the Vande Bharat Sleeper train received an overwhelmingly positive response following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s inauguration last week.
The Kamakhya-Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper is expected to significantly improve connectivity between Northeast and Eastern India, offering modern amenities, faster travel times, and a world-class overnight travel experience.