Archive · 11 Jan 2026
New Trains Enhance Connectivity in India
The Indian Railways is introducing two new trains to make travel easier and more comfortable.
The first train, the Alipurduar-Panvel Amrit Bharat Express, will run between Alipurduar and Panvel, stopping at 35 stations along the way.
It has 22 coaches and is designed to be affordable and comfortable for passengers.
The second train, the Vande Bharat Sleeper Express, will run between Guwahati and Kolkata.
It has 16 coaches with different types of AC berths and special features for comfort and safety.
Both trains aim to improve travel options and connect different parts of India.
The Alipurduar-Panvel Amrit Bharat Express will operate between Alipurduar and Panvel, stopping at 35 stations including major cities like Siliguri, Patna, and Jabalpur.
The train will run weekly, departing from Alipurduar every Thursday and from Panvel every Monday, with a journey time of approximately 50 hours.
The Vande Bharat Sleeper Express will operate between Guwahati and Kolkata, featuring 16 coaches with a total passenger capacity of 823.
The Vande Bharat Sleeper Express includes 11 AC 3-Tier coaches, 4 AC 2-Tier coaches, and 1 First Class AC coach, offering comfortable travel options.
Both trains are designed with advanced features for passenger comfort, safety, and hygiene, aiming to enhance connectivity and promote socio-economic development.
- Who
- Ministry of Railways and Northeast Frontier Railway
- What
- Introduction of two new train services: Alipurduar-Panvel Amrit Bharat Express and Vande Bharat Sleeper Express
- When
- Weekly service for Alipurduar-Panvel Amrit Bharat Express; upcoming for Vande Bharat Sleeper Express
- Where
- Alipurduar to Panvel and Guwahati to Kolkata
- Why
- To enhance connectivity, promote socio-economic development, and provide comfortable travel options for passengers
Government Perspective
Passenger Perspective
Train Introduction
Government Perspective
The government aims to enhance connectivity and promote socio-economic development through new train services.
Passenger Perspective
Passengers look forward to improved travel options and comfortable journeys.
Train Features
Government Perspective
The government highlights the advanced features and safety measures of the new trains.
Passenger Perspective
Passengers appreciate the ergonomic designs and enhanced comfort features.
- Train 1
- Alipurduar-Panvel Amrit Bharat Express
- Train 2
- Vande Bharat Sleeper Express
- Route 1
- Alipurduar to Panvel
- Route 2
- Guwahati to Kolkata
- Coaches 1
- 22
- Coaches 2
- 16
- Passenger Capacity 2
- 823
- Departure Days 1
- Thursday and Monday
- Departure Days 2
- To be announced
- Safety Features 2
- Kavach automatic train protection system, emergency passenger talk-back units, advanced driver cab controls
Sources
Alipurduar-Panvel Amrit Bharat Express: Train number, route, stoppages, frequency, time table
Railways to roll out Howrah-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express: Check schedule and route
First Vande Bharat Sleeper Express to operate soon between Guwahati and Kolkata
