Archive · 14 Aug 2026
Railways approve Gorakhpur-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express for affordable travel
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.
The Railway Board approved regularisation of train 05057/05058 Gorakhpur-Delhi Special as the 15095/15096 Gorakhpur-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express in an August 10, 2026 letter.
The new Amrit Bharat Express will cover about 780 km between Gorakhpur and Delhi in around 14 hours.
The train will run at a maximum speed of 130 kmph.
The service will be operated and maintained by the North Eastern Railway.
The train aims to offer affordable service for lower and lower-middle income passengers and improve connectivity between Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.
- Who
- The Ministry of Railways and the Railway Board, with operation and maintenance by the North Eastern Railway.
- What
- The Railway Board approved regularisation of the Gorakhpur-Delhi Special as the new 15095/15096 Gorakhpur-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express.
- When
- Approved via a Railway Board letter dated August 10, 2026.
- Where
- Between Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) and Delhi, India.
- Why
- To offer affordable service for lower and lower-middle income passengers and improve connectivity between Uttar Pradesh and the national capital.
- 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)