Bihar to Receive the Gift of Three New Amrit Bharat Trains and Four Passenger Trains
Bihar to Receive the Gift of Three New Amrit Bharat Trains and Four Passenger Trains
Bihar is set to receive another major boost in the field of modern rail connectivity. Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary will dedicate seven trains to the state from Patna Junction, which include three Amrit Bharat Express trains. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will join the program via video conferencing.
The Amrit Bharat Express, which has gained a distinct identity as a popular train among the middle class and common people, currently operates 12 services across the country, of which 10 run from Bihar. With the launch of three more Amrit Bharat Express trains, the total will rise to 15, out of which 13 will operate from Bihar. This is a major gift from the Centre to the people of Bihar. The Railway Minister and Deputy CM will inaugurate three Amrit Bharat Express trains – from Muzaffarpur to Charlapalli (near Hyderabad), from Darbhanga to Madar Junction (near Ajmer), and from Chhapra to Anand Vihar Terminal (Delhi).
The Muzaffarpur–Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express will be the first Amrit Bharat train from Muzaffarpur to South India, while the Chhapra–Anand Vihar Amrit Bharat Express will become the sixth Amrit Bharat train from Bihar to Delhi.
This state-of-the-art indigenous train will provide passengers with a fast, safe, and comfortable travel experience. These trains will strengthen Bihar’s connectivity with different parts of the country, particularly North and South India. Their operations will boost economic activities in the state and create new opportunities in tourism, trade, and employment.
Developed by Indian Railways, the Amrit Bharat Express has become a symbol of modernization in the country’s railway system. The train is not just a fast and affordable travel option, but it also comes equipped with advanced features such as semi-automatic couplers, fire detection systems, sealed gangways, and talk-back units. For the first time, advanced technology has been introduced in non-AC coaches as well for passenger safety.
Previously, Bihar had 10 Amrit Bharat trains operational. With the launch of these three new trains, the state’s connectivity will further improve. This marks an important step towards realizing the vision of “Viksit Bihar Se Viksit Bharat” (Developed India through a Developed Bihar).
Brief Details of Amrit Bharat Express Trains:
1. Train No. 15293/15294 Muzaffarpur–Charlapalli–Muzaffarpur Amrit Bharat Express (Weekly):
This express will run via Hajipur, Patliputra, Ara, Buxar, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Prayagraj Chheoki, Jabalpur, Itarsi, Nagpur, and Kazipet.
2. Train No. 19623/19624 Madar–Darbhanga–Madar Amrit Bharat Express (Weekly):
This express will run via Kamtaul, Sitamarhi, Raxaul, Narkatiaganj, Gorakhpur, Gomti Nagar, Kanpur, Tundla, and Jaipur.
3. Train No. 15133/15134 Chhapra–Anand Vihar–Chhapra Amrit Bharat Express (Twice Weekly):
This express will run via Siwan, Thawe, Kaptanganj, Gorakhpur, Basti, Gonda, Aishbagh (Lucknow), and Kanpur.
Keeping in mind the needs of the common public in rail services, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary will also flag off four passenger trains. The trains will run on the following routes: Patna–Buxar, Jhajha–Danapur, Patna–Islampur, and Nawada–Patna via Sheikhpura–Barbigha. The commencement of passenger train services on the Sheikhpura–Barbigha–Bihar Sharif route from Nawada to Patna will fulfill the long-pending dream of people in the Barbigha–Asthawan–Bihar Sharif region, especially after the successful CRS inspection of this section. The Patna–Islampur passenger and Nawada–Patna passenger will operate via the new Jatdumri–Fazalchak–Top Sarthua–Daniyawan line, thereby providing connectivity to the people of this region as well.
Brief Details of Passenger Trains:
1. Train No. 75271/75272 Nawada–Patna–Nawada DEMU Passenger:
This passenger train will run via Sheikhpura, Barbigha, Asthawan, Bihar Sharif, Noorsarai, Daniyawan, Top Sarthua, Fazalchak, Jatdumri, and Punpun. It will operate six days a week (except Sundays).
2. Train No. 75273/75274 Islampur–Patna–Islampur DEMU Passenger:
This passenger train will run via Punpun, Jatdumri, Fazalchak, Top Sarthua, Daniyawan, and Hilsa. It will operate six days a week (except Sundays).
3. Train No. 53201/53202 Patna–Buxar–Patna Fast Passenger:
This passenger train will run via Danapur and Ara. It will operate six days a week (except Sundays).
4. Train No. 53203/53204 Jhajha–Danapur–Jhajha Fast Passenger:
This passenger train will run via Jamui, Kiul, Mokama, Bakhtiyarpur, and Fatuha. It will operate six days a week (except Sundays).