Indian Railways has announced the approval of seven new Amrit Bharat Express trains, significantly boosting affordable long-distance connectivity across various regions. These new services aim to provide a more economical option for travelers compared to premium train categories, linking crucial urban centers and facilitating smoother inter-state movement.
The newly sanctioned routes will connect major cities such as Dhanbad, Coimbatore, Gorakhpur, Mumbai, Delhi, Prayagraj, and Udhna (Surat), enhancing accessibility and reducing travel times for a broad spectrum of passengers. The expansion is part of a broader initiative to upgrade and diversify India's rail network.
New Amrit Bharat Express Routes Detailed
Dhanbad-Coimbatore Amrit Bharat Express (22363/22364)
- Frequency: Weekly service, departing Dhanbad on Saturdays and Coimbatore on Tuesdays.
- Key Stops: Gaya, Sasaram, Prayagraj Chheoki, Jabalpur, Itarsi, Nagpur, Vijayawada, Nellore, Renigunta, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, and Salem.
Charlapalli-Gorakhpur Amrit Bharat Express (22075/22076)
- Frequency: Weekly service, commencing from Charlapalli on Fridays and Gorakhpur on Sundays.
- Key Stops: Kazipet, Peddapalli, Manchiryal, Nagpur, Betul, Itarsi, Bhopal, Bina, Jhansi, Kanpur Central, Lucknow, Gomti Nagar, Barabanki, and Gonda.
Gorakhpur-Bandra Amrit Bharat Express (15085/15086)
- Frequency: Weekly service, departing Gorakhpur every Friday and Bandra on Saturdays.
- Key Stops: Gonda, Kanpur Central, Agra Fort, Kota, Ratlam, Vadodara, Surat, Vapi, Palghar, Borivali, and Bandra.
Gorakhpur-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express (15095/15096)
- Frequency: Weekly service, operating on Thursday and Friday.
- Key Stops: Khalilabad, Basti, Gonda, Burhwal, Sitapur, Bareilly, Moradabad, and Ghaziabad.
Subedarganj-Lokmanya Tilak Amrit Bharat Express (14121/14122)
- Frequency: Weekly service.
- Key Stops: Fatehpur, Govindpuri, Banda, Chitrakutdham Karwi, Satna, Katni, Jabalpur, Itarsi, Khandwa, Bhusaval, Nasik Road, Kalyan, and Thane.
Prayagraj-Udhna Amrit Bharat Express (20437/20438)
- Frequency: Weekly service.
- Key Stops: Fatehpur, Govindpuri, Etawah, Tundla, Agra, Bayana, Hindaun City, Gangapur City, Sawai Madhopur, Kota, Ramganj Mandi, Bhawani Mandi, Ratlam, and Vadodara.
Prayagraj-Lokmanya Tilak Amrit Bharat Express (20436/20435)
- Frequency: Weekly service, departing Prayagraj on Fridays and Lokmanya Tilak on Saturdays.
- Key Stops: Satna, Jabalpur, Itarsi, Bhusaval, and Kalyan.
This expansion is expected to significantly benefit commuters and strengthen rail infrastructure, offering more convenient and budget-friendly travel options across India.