Four New Amrit Bharat Express Trains Launched; Check Routes And Timings Here

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched four new Amrit Bharat Express trains, marking another step in Indian Railways’ plan to upgrade affordable long-distance travel for passengers across the country.

The new services connect the north-east and eastern regions with major cities in southern and western India.

At present, the Amrit Bharat Express operates only with non-AC coaches. These include general class seating and second-class sleeper coaches, keeping fares affordable for long-distance travellers.

Amrit Bharat Trains Features:

Amrit Bharat Express trains use a push-pull system, with engines attached at both ends. This design helps reduce travel time by allowing quicker acceleration and efficient braking. The trains are capable of

running at speeds of up to 130 kilometres per hour.

Amit Bharat Train: New Routes

The four routes introduced are:

Alipurduar to SMVT Bengaluru

Alipurduar to Panvel (Mumbai)

New Jalpaiguri to Nagercoil

New Jalpaiguri to Tiruchirappalli

New Jalpaiguri–Nagercoil service

Train number 20603 will start from New Jalpaiguri at 4:45 pm every Wednesday and reach Nagercoil at 11:00 pm on Friday. The return train, 20604, will depart Nagercoil at 11:00 pm on Sunday and arrive back at New Jalpaiguri at 5:00 am on Wednesday.

The train will pass through several major stations across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal and Bihar, including Madurai, Coimbatore, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar, Kharagpur, Malda Town and Kishanganj.

SMVT Bengaluru–Alipurduar Service

Train number 16597 will leave SMVT Bengaluru at 8:50 am on Saturdays and reach Alipurduar at 10:25 am on Mondays. Its return journey, train number 16598, will depart Alipurduar at 10:25 pm on Monday and arrive at SMVT Bengaluru at 3:00 am on Thursday.

This route covers key junctions such as Katpadi, Renigunta, Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, Visakhapatnam, Cuttack, Kharagpur, New Jalpaiguri and Siliguri.

Alipurduar–Panvel Service

Train number 11031 will depart Panvel at 11:50 am on Monday and reach Alipurduar at 1:50 pm on Wednesday. The return service, train number 11032, will start from Alipurduar at 4:45 am on Thursday and reach Panvel at 5:30 am on Saturday.

Major halts on this route include Kalyan, Bhusaval, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Danapur, Muzaffarpur, Katihar and New Jalpaiguri.

Delighted to flag off India’s first Vande Bharat sleeper train from Malda. Several Amrit Bharat train services are also being introduced to boost connectivity.
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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 17, 2026

Improved Facilities Onboard

Indian Railways said the Amrit Bharat Express trains have been designed with passenger comfort in mind. Coaches feature upgraded seats and berths, foldable tables for snacks, LED lighting and fans with protective steel grills. Air-spring suspension bogies are used to improve ride quality.

Each coach has a passenger information system for announcements. Other additions include mobile phone holders, illuminated floor guidance strips and lights that indicate whether toilets are occupied.

There are four toilets in every coach — two Indian-style and two Western-style — fitted with pressurised flushing systems. Safety arrangements include aerosol-based fire suppression units in toilets and electrical sections.

For hygiene and ease of travel, the trains have automatic soap dispensers, foldable bottle holders and sealed gangways between coaches. Individual charging points are provided at every seat and berth, with both USB Type-A and Type-C options. Emergency exterior lighting is also installed to assist passengers during unexpected situations.

Railway officials said the new trains are expected to significantly improve connectivity across regions while keeping long-distance rail travel affordable and dependable.