PM Modi Inaugurates Four New Amrit Bharat Express Trains
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off four new Amrit Bharat Express trains this Saturday. This initiative aims to significantly improve train travel experience and connectivity for the common man across India. The launch marks a major step in modernizing rail infrastructure and making long-distance journeys more comfortable and efficient.
Modern Push-Pull Technology for Better Performance
The Amrit Bharat Express trains feature a modern push-pull configuration with a locomotive at each end. This innovative arrangement allows for quicker acceleration and smoother braking. It enables these trains to achieve speeds of up to 130 kilometers per hour, reducing travel time between destinations.
Four New Routes Connecting Key Cities
The four new Amrit Bharat Express trains will operate on the following important routes:
- Alipurduar to SMVT Bengaluru Amrit Bharat Express
- Alipurduar to Mumbai (Panvel) Amrit Bharat Express
- New Jalpaiguri to Nagercoil Amrit Bharat Express
- New Jalpaiguri to Tiruchirappalli Amrit Bharat Express
Currently, these trains offer only non-air-conditioned coaches. They combine general seating with second-class sleeper accommodation to cater to diverse passenger needs.
Detailed Schedules and Stoppages
New Jalpaiguri – Nagercoil Amrit Bharat Express: Train number 20603 departs New Jalpaiguri at 4:45 PM on Wednesday, reaching Nagercoil at 11:00 PM on Friday. The return train 20604 leaves Nagercoil at 11:00 PM on Sunday, arriving at New Jalpaiguri at 5:00 AM on Wednesday. Major stoppages include Tirunelveli, Madurai, Coimbatore, Vijayawada, Vishakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar, and Kharagpur.
New Jalpaiguri – Tiruchirappalli Amrit Bharat Express: Train number 20609 departs New Jalpaiguri at 4:45 PM on Friday, reaching Tiruchirappalli at 4:15 PM on Sunday. The return train 20610 leaves Tiruchirappalli at 5:45 AM on Wednesday, arriving at New Jalpaiguri at 5:00 AM on Friday. Key stoppages include Thanjavur, Chennai-Egmore, Gudur, Rajahmundry, and Balasore.
SMVT Bengaluru – Alipur Duar Amrit Bharat Express: Train number 16597 departs SMVT Bengaluru at 8:50 AM on Saturday, reaching Alipur Duar at 10:25 AM on Monday. The return train 16598 leaves Alipur Duar at 10:25 PM on Monday, arriving at SMVT Bengaluru at 3:00 AM on Thursday. Important stoppages include Krishnarajapuram, Vijayawada, Vizianagaram, Bhubaneswar, and New Jalpaiguri.
Alipurduar – Mumbai (Panvel) Amrit Bharat Express: Train number 11031 leaves Panvel at 11:50 AM on Monday, reaching Alipur Duar at 1:50 PM on Wednesday. The return train 11032 departs Alipur Duar at 4:45 AM on Thursday, arriving at Panvel at 5:30 AM on Saturday. Major stoppages include Kalyan, Nasik Road, Jabalpur, Prayagraj, Patliputra, and Katihar.
Enhanced Passenger Amenities and Safety Features
The Amrit Bharat Express trains come equipped with numerous upgraded features designed to improve passenger comfort and safety:
- Upgraded seating and berths with better cushioning
- Foldable snack tables for convenient dining
- Modern LED lighting fixtures and fans with stainless-steel grills
- Improved ride quality through air-spring suspension bogies
- Onboard passenger information system for real-time updates
- Mobile holders and radium-lit floor guidance strips
- Toilet occupancy indicator lights
- Four toilets per coach (two Indian-style, two Western-style) with electro-pneumatic flushing
- Aerosol-based fire suppression systems in toilets and electrical compartments
- Automatic soap dispensers and foldable bottle holders
- Sealed vestibule gangways for better hygiene
- Individual charging points with both USB Type-A and Type-C ports
- Exterior emergency lights for safety during power failures
These comprehensive features demonstrate Indian Railways' commitment to providing safe, comfortable, and modern travel experiences for millions of passengers across the country.
