According to Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, a ticket for 3AC on the Vande Bharat sleeper train running between Guwahati and Howrah (Kolkata) will cost ₹2,300. This will include food. A ticket for 2AC will cost ₹3,000, and that for the 1AC compartment will be ₹3,600. "The inauguration is expected to take place around January 17-18," he said.