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Railways approve Gorakhpur-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express for affordable travel

Railways approve Gorakhpur-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express for affordable travel
Gorakhpur-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express: Check train number, route, stops and timings · indianexpress.com

Indian Railways has approved a brand new train that will travel between two big cities, Gorakhpur and Delhi.

The train is called the Amrit Bharat Express.

It will be a more affordable option for people who do not have a lot of money.

The train will cover about 780 kilometres, which is a very long distance.

It will take around 14 hours to get from Gorakhpur to Delhi.

The train can go as fast as 130 kilometres per hour.

A group called the Railway Board said yes to the train on August 10, 2026.

The North Eastern Railway will take care of running and maintaining the train.

This new train will make it easier for people in Uttar Pradesh to travel to Delhi.

Key facts

Train numbers
15095/15096
Former service
05057/05058 Gorakhpur-Delhi Special
Route
Gorakhpur to Delhi
Distance
About 780 km
Travel time
Around 14 hours
Maximum speed
130 kmph
Operator
North Eastern Railway
Approval date
August 10, 2026 (Railway Board letter)

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