What is the Amrit Bharat Express?
Before diving into the new routes, it's worth understanding what makes the Amrit Bharat Express different. These trains are designed to offer an upgraded travel experience for passengers in non-AC sleeper and general coaches at an affordable price. They
are a step up from conventional mail and express trains, featuring modern LHB coaches known for their safety and comfort. Key to their design is the 'push-pull' technology, where locomotives are placed at both ends of the train. This allows for faster acceleration and deceleration, reducing overall journey time. Inside, passengers can expect improved seating and berths, mobile charging points, better lighting, and modern bio-toilets. Fully sealed gangways between coaches reduce noise and ensure a smoother, jerk-free ride, making them a significant upgrade for budget-conscious, long-distance travellers.
1. Dhanbad to Coimbatore
This new weekly service bridges a significant gap between the coalfields of Jharkhand and the industrial hub of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu. The Dhanbad-Coimbatore Amrit Bharat Express (22363/22364) will connect a host of important cities en route, including Gaya, Prayagraj Chheoki, Jabalpur, Nagpur, Vijayawada, and Salem. This route is crucial for migrant workers, students, and pilgrims, providing a direct, affordable link between eastern India and the south. The service from Dhanbad will run on Saturdays, with the return journey from Coimbatore scheduled for Tuesdays.
2. Charlapalli (Hyderabad) to Gorakhpur
Connecting Telangana to Uttar Pradesh, the Charlapalli-Gorakhpur Amrit Bharat Express (22075/22076) is another vital addition. It will pass through major central Indian cities like Nagpur, Bhopal, and Jhansi before reaching Kanpur and Lucknow on its way to Gorakhpur. This route is set to enhance connectivity for people travelling between the southern state and the densely populated regions of Uttar Pradesh. The train will depart from Charlapalli on Fridays and from Gorakhpur on Sundays, offering a weekly travel option for passengers across multiple states.
3. Gorakhpur to Bandra Terminus (Mumbai)
Providing another much-needed link between eastern Uttar Pradesh and the financial capital, the Gorakhpur-Bandra Terminus Amrit Bharat Express (15085/15086) will operate weekly. This service will traverse through several states, with key stops at Kanpur Central, Agra Fort, Kota, Ratlam, Vadodara, and Surat. It offers a direct and affordable option for the huge number of people who travel between these regions for work and personal reasons. The train is scheduled to run from Gorakhpur every Friday and from Bandra on Saturdays.
4. Gorakhpur to Delhi
Strengthening the connection on one of the busiest corridors in the country, the Gorakhpur-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express (15095/15096) will provide another weekly service. This train will stop at key towns like Basti, Gonda, Sitapur, Bareilly, and Moradabad, offering improved connectivity for passengers from these areas to the national capital. This service is expected to ease the heavy passenger load on existing trains on this high-demand route.
5. Prayagraj to Udhna (Surat)
This weekly service, the Prayagraj-Udhna Amrit Bharat Express (20437/20438), will connect the spiritual city of Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh with the commercial hub of Udhna, near Surat, in Gujarat. The route passes through Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat, with important stops including Agra, Kota, and Vadodara. It promises to be a boon for traders, textile workers, and pilgrims travelling between these states.
6 & 7. Two New Services to Mumbai LTT
Recognising the immense traffic to Mumbai, two new services have been approved connecting the Prayagraj region to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT). The Prayagraj-LTT Amrit Bharat Express (20436/20435) will run via a more direct route through Satna, Jabalpur, and Itarsi. A second weekly service, the Subedarganj-LTT Amrit Bharat Express (14121/14122), will serve a slightly different corridor via Chitrakootdham, Satna, Jabalpur, and Nashik Road. Together, these two trains will significantly enhance capacity and provide more travel options for passengers heading to Mumbai from central India.
