What is the Amrit Bharat Express?
Before diving into the new routes, it’s worth understanding what makes the Amrit Bharat Express a significant development for travellers. Introduced by Indian Railways, this category of trains is designed to provide an affordable and comfortable option
for long-distance journeys. Unlike the premium, all-AC Vande Bharat trains, the Amrit Bharat Express features non-AC sleeper and general class coaches, catering to a wider range of passengers. The focus is on connecting major cities with smaller towns, improving mass mobility, and offering modern amenities without a premium price tag. This initiative aims to reduce overcrowding on popular routes and make travel more accessible for millions.
1. Dhanbad to Coimbatore
This new service creates a massive North-South corridor, connecting the coal capital of Dhanbad in Jharkhand with the industrial hub of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu. The Dhanbad-Coimbatore Amrit Bharat Express (22363/22364) will pass through several key states and cities, including Gaya, Prayagraj Chheoki, Jabalpur, Nagpur, Vijayawada, Renigunta, Katpadi, and Salem. This route is expected to be a game-changer for migrant workers, students, and pilgrims, offering a direct and affordable link between Eastern India and the South.
2. Charlapalli to Gorakhpur
Connecting Telangana with Uttar Pradesh, the Charlapalli-Gorakhpur Amrit Bharat Express (22075/22076) is another vital long-distance service. Starting from Charlapalli, a major terminal near Hyderabad, the train will travel through Nagpur, Itarsi, Bhopal, Jhansi, Kanpur, and Lucknow before reaching Gorakhpur. This service will significantly benefit passengers travelling between these major economic and cultural centres, providing a much-needed direct connection and boosting regional integration.
3. Gorakhpur to Bandra (Mumbai)
To ease the heavy passenger traffic between Uttar Pradesh and Mumbai, the Gorakhpur-Bandra Amrit Bharat Express (15085/15086) has been approved. This weekly service will provide a direct link from Gorakhpur to Mumbai's Bandra Terminus. Major stops on this extensive route include Basti, Gonda, Kanpur Central, Agra Fort, Kota, Ratlam, Vadodara, and Surat, catering to travellers across UP, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra.
4. Gorakhpur to Delhi
Enhancing connectivity to the national capital, the Gorakhpur-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express (15095/15096) will offer a new option for one of India's busiest travel corridors. The train will connect eastern Uttar Pradesh to Delhi, with key stops at Basti, Gonda, Sitapur, Bareilly, and Moradabad. This service is expected to be highly popular among professionals and families who frequently travel between the two regions.
5. Prayagraj to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (Mumbai)
Another new service for the Mumbai-bound passenger is the Prayagraj-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Amrit Bharat Express (20436/20435). This train will provide a limited-stop weekly connection from the holy city of Prayagraj. The route will run via major central Indian cities like Satna, Jabalpur, Itarsi, and Bhusaval, offering a faster and more streamlined journey for passengers heading to Maharashtra.
6. Subedarganj (Prayagraj) to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (Mumbai)
To further bolster the connection between the Prayagraj region and Mumbai, the Subedarganj-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Amrit Bharat Express (14121/14122) has also been greenlit. Starting from Subedarganj, a key station in Prayagraj, this weekly service will cover a different path, stopping at Fatehpur, Banda, Chitrakutdham, Katni, Jabalpur, Itarsi, Khandwa, and Nasik Road before reaching Mumbai. This offers an alternative route and serves different towns along the way.
7. Prayagraj to Udhna (Surat)
Connecting Uttar Pradesh with the commercial hub of Surat in Gujarat, the Prayagraj-Udhna Amrit Bharat Express (20437/20438) will be a crucial link for traders and textile workers. Udhna is a major station within the Surat metropolitan region. This weekly train will travel through Fatehpur, Tundla (near Agra), Kota, and Vadodara, strengthening economic and social ties between the two states.
