Summary
It leaves Varanasi at night and arrives in the morning, saving about an hour.
The train has comfy beds, clean toilets and even wireless internet for fun.
Key Points
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New overnight train called Vande Bharat Sleeper Express.
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Runs between Varanasi and New Delhi.
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Departs Varanasi at 8:50 pm and arrives in Delhi at 6:10 am.
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Saves about 55 minutes compared to the older Shiv Ganga Express.
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Offers comfortable beds, clean toilets and internet on board.
New Words to Learn
15 wordsconnectivity
how places are linked together for travel
pilgrims
people who travel to a holy place
overnight
travel that happens during the night while you sleep
regenerative braking
a system that saves energy when the train slows down
propulsion
the way the train moves forward
aerodynamic
shaped to move smoothly through air
crash standards
rules that make sure the train is safe in accidents
fire safety
measures that stop fires from hurting people
collision avoidance
technology that helps the train stay away from crashes
CCTV
cameras that watch for safety
wireless internet
internet you can use without wires
Universal Serial Bus
a common way to plug in and charge devices
ergonomically
designed to be comfortable for the body
vacuum evacuation
a system that quickly removes waste using suction
differently‑abled
people who have special needs or disabilities
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