Duronto express with 10 3Aac 4 2AC 1AC has a capacity of 950 berths while the new Vande Sleeper has 823 as per reports means 15% lesser capacity. As each rake costs Rs 120cr the tickets may be pricey then the Duronto exp by 15-30%. For a 700km Visakhapatnam Secunderabad the fare is Rs 1690 for Duronto, 60% berths are sold at this fare. Vande Sleeper may cost Rs 1950+ for 3AC. RS 2350 for 2AC may cost Rs 2600+. If they don't select proper route and timing then they may end up like for present VB sitting in some routes. They are plans to roll out 200 rakes as of present from 2024 till 2029.