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Bhuj-Barauni Amrit Bharat Express Approved for Rail Connectivity

Bhuj-Barauni Amrit Bharat Express Approved for Rail Connectivity
Bhuj-Barauni Amrit Bharat train approved: Check route, stops, timings and frequency · indianexpress.com

The Railway Ministry has approved a new train between Bhuj in Gujarat and Barauni in Bihar.

It will be called the Bhuj-Barauni Amrit Bharat Express.

The train will travel through Gorakhpur.

It is expected to connect cities in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh too.

The journey will cover about 2,532 kilometres.

The train will have numbers 19427 and 19428 for its two directions.

Amrit Bharat trains are designed to be affordable.

They aim to provide a comfortable service for lower- and lower-middle-income passengers.

The article says the train will run at speeds between 110 and 130 kilometres per hour.

Key facts

Train
Bhuj-Barauni Amrit Bharat Express
Train numbers
19427/19428
Route
Bhuj, Gujarat, to Barauni, Bihar, via Gorakhpur
Distance
Approximately 2,532 kilometres
Expected purpose
Improved connectivity between Gujarat and Bihar, plus links to cities in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh
Speed
110 kmph to 130 kmph
Fare positioning
Designed as an affordable service for lower- and lower-middle-income passengers

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