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New Jalpaiguri-Nagercoil Amrit Bharat Express Timetable Revised
The Indian Railways has changed the schedule for the New Jalpaiguri-Nagercoil Amrit Bharat Express.
This train, which was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, offers a travel experience similar to the Vande Bharat Express but is designed for passengers who earn less.
The train, numbered 20603, runs once a week on Wednesdays and covers a distance of 3,102 km in about 54 hours and 15 minutes.
It stops at 43 stations along the way, including important cities like Vijayawada, Bhubaneswar, Visakhapatnam, and Madurai.
The train is meant to provide a comfortable and affordable travel option for people who might not be able to afford more expensive train services.
The revised timings will see the train arrive at Tirunelveli 10 minutes earlier and at Nagercoil 5 minutes later.
Indian Railways revised the timetable for the New Jalpaiguri-Nagercoil Amrit Bharat Express.
The train, numbered 20603, runs once a week on Wednesdays.
It covers a distance of 3,102 km in about 54 hours and 15 minutes.
The train stops at 43 stations, including Vijayawada, Bhubaneswar, Visakhapatnam, and Madurai.
The Amrit Bharat Express is designed for lower and lower-middle income passengers.
- Who
- Indian Railways
- What
- Revised timetable for New Jalpaiguri-Nagercoil Amrit Bharat Express
- Where
- Route from New Jalpaiguri to Nagercoil
- When
- Effective from September 23, 2026
- Why
- To improve travel experience for lower and lower-middle income passengers
Passenger Convenience
Operational Efficiency
Train Frequency
Passenger Convenience
Passengers benefit from a weekly service that caters to lower and lower-middle income travelers.
Operational Efficiency
Operators ensure efficient use of railway infrastructure by running the train once a week.
Key facts
- Train Number
- 20603
- Route
- New Jalpaiguri to Nagercoil
- Distance
- 3,102 km
- Travel Time
- 54 hours and 15 minutes
- Frequency
- Once a week, every Wednesday
- Key Stops
- Vijayawada, Bhubaneswar, Visakhapatnam, Madurai
- Total Stops
- 43
- Ticket Price
- Rs 1,230








