Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Nine New Amrit Bharat Express Trains
Indian Railways is starting nine new Amrit Bharat Express trains to help people travel long distances across India more easily and affordably.
These trains are not air-conditioned but have modern amenities like charging points, bio-toilets, and CCTV cameras.
They are priced at about ₹500 for every 1,000 kilometers, making them perfect for students, workers, and travelers.
The trains will connect important places like Kamakhya Temple, Varanasi, Lucknow, and many more.
One of these trains, the Howrah-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express, will start its journey on January 22 from Howrah and on January 24 from Anand Vihar Terminal.
It will stop at 25 stations along the way, including Bandel, Barddhaman, Asansol, Gaya, Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, and Lucknow.
These new trains are designed to make traveling easier and more comfortable for everyone.
Indian Railways to launch nine new Amrit Bharat Express trains to improve long-distance connectivity.
Trains are non-AC but equipped with modern amenities like charging points, bio-toilets, and CCTV surveillance.
Priced at approximately ₹500 per 1,000 km, making them affordable for students, migrant workers, and travelers.
Routes include Kamakhya (Guwahati)–Rohtak, Dibrugarh–Lucknow, New Jalpaiguri–Nagercoil, and Howrah–Anand Vihar (Delhi).
Howrah-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express to commence commercial run on January 22 from Howrah and January 24 from Anand Vihar Terminal.
- Who
- Indian Railways
- What
- Launch of nine new Amrit Bharat Express trains
- When
- January 22 (Howrah), January 24 (Anand Vihar Terminal)
- Where
- Various routes across India
- Why
- To improve long-distance connectivity and provide affordable travel options
- Train Numbers
- 15671/72, 15949/50, 20603/04, 20609/01, 16598/97, 11032/31, 16108/07, 13065/66, 22587/88
- Routes
- Kamakhya (Guwahati)–Rohtak, Dibrugarh–Lucknow (Gomti Nagar), New Jalpaiguri–Nagercoil, New Jalpaiguri–Tiruchirappalli, Alipurduar–SMVT Bengaluru, Alipurduar–Mumbai (Panvel), Santragachi (Kolkata)–Tambaram, Howrah–Anand Vihar (Delhi), Sealdah–Banaras
- Amenities
- Charging points, bio-toilets, CCTV surveillance, WAP-5 locomotives (up to 130 km/h)
- Price
- ₹500 per 1,000 km
- Target Passengers
- Students, migrant workers, festival travellers, curious explorers
- Commencement Date
- January 22 (Howrah), January 24 (Anand Vihar Terminal)
- Key Stops (Howrah-Delhi)
- Bandel, Barddhaman, Asansol, Gaya, Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, Lucknow
- Train Numbers (Howrah-Delhi)
- 13065 (Howrah-Delhi), 13066 (Delhi-Howrah)
Sources
Howrah-Delhi (Anand Vihar Terminal) Amrit Bharat Express to commence commercial run next week – check date, route, stoppages, timings
PM Modi to launch three new Amrit Bharat trains for Bengal: Know routes, timings and frequency
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