India’s flagship Vande Bharat trains have rapidly transformed the image of railway travel in the country, with passengers frequently applauding their speed, comfort, cleanliness and modern amenities. From sleek interiors and advanced lighting to upgraded seating and premium onboard facilities, the semi-high-speed trains have become a talking point among travellers.

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Adding to the growing popularity, a recent viral video of a woman sharing her first experience aboard the Vande Bharat Sleeper coach has now captured widespread attention online. 

‘First experience on new generation sleeper train’

A female traveller recently went viral after documenting her maiden journey aboard the Vande Bharat sleeper train, introduced just over four months ago. Travel content creator Ruchi Trivedi shared her onboard experience in an Instagram video titled, “My first experience: New generation sleeper train in India”, calling the journey nothing short of extraordinary.

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In the widely shared clip, Trivedi offered viewers a detailed look inside the second AC sleeper coach. From curtains and lighting to bedding arrangements and the overall interior design, the traveller appeared visibly impressed by the train’s premium finish and cleanliness standards.

“So, look, guys, currently we are sitting here, and this is Vande Bharat’s sleeper coach, second AC. Look at the curtains and everything, how well they’ve been designed, like this. Look at everything. And as for the lights, look at them. The standard of the entire thing has been internationalised,” she said in the video.

She also showcased the bedding provided to passengers, especially pointing out the fresh blanket cover and the modern presentation of amenities inside the coach.

“The train is sparkling. I would just say that, guys, please keep civic sense in mind. Keep the train sparkling clean like this. This is our responsibility too,” she added.

“My first experience of travelling on this new-generation sleeper train in India. What a mind-blowing experience it was,” Trivedi captioned the video.

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Social Media Users Stress Civic Responsibility

As the video gained traction online, several users praised the government and Indian Railways for introducing world-class rail facilities. At the same time, many stressed that maintaining the train’s cleanliness was equally the responsibility of passengers.

One user commented, “I want to see how my fellow Indians treat this train. The government did their work, now it will be our turn to keep some civic sense.”

Another wrote, “It is our responsibility to maintain the international-level standards of this train.”

Vande Bharat’s Growing Popularity

Since its launch on the New Delhi–Varanasi route in February 2019, the Vande Bharat network has witnessed rapid growth in passenger demand. The trains have collectively served more than 9.1 crore passengers across over one lakh trips. In FY 2024-25 alone, nearly 3.98 crore passengers travelled on Vande Bharat services, marking a significant rise from 2.97 crore passengers recorded in the previous financial year.

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The recently introduced Kamakhya–Howrah Vande Bharat sleeper service also reported remarkable occupancy figures. Within its first 119 trips spanning three months, the route crossed 100 per cent occupancy and transported nearly 1.21 lakh passengers, underlining the rising demand for premium overnight train travel in India.