World · South & Central Asia · 9 hrs ago
New Amrit Bharat train to link Bihar's Barauni with Gujarat's Bhuj
A new Amrit Bharat Express is planned between Barauni and Bhuj, linking Bihar with Gujarat.
The train will travel through Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan on its route between the two states.
It is planned to run three days a week in each direction, with departures from Barauni and Bhuj on different days.
The service is intended to improve rail connections for long-distance travellers, including people travelling for work or business and those visiting family during festivals.
Reports give different estimates for the journey time, so the exact duration is not clear.
The train is expected to be launched on October 30, although one account describes the date as possible rather than confirmed.
Railway officials are expected to announce the detailed timetable and stops, after which ticket bookings are due to begin.
A new Amrit Bharat Express is planned to connect Barauni in Bihar with Bhuj in Gujarat.
Reports say the train is expected to be flagged off on 30 October 2026, though another report describes the inauguration as likely within the week.
The service is planned to run three days a week in each direction, covering about 2,532 kilometres.
Reports differ on the journey time, describing it as about 61 hours and 20 minutes or approximately four days.
Reports also differ on whether the train is non-AC or fully air-conditioned.
- Who
- The railway administration is preparing the service; News18 says Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate it.
- What
- A new Amrit Bharat Express is planned between Barauni and Bhuj.
- When
- It is expected to be inaugurated on 30 October 2026; the train is planned to run three days a week in each direction.
- Where
- Between Barauni, Bihar, and Bhuj, Gujarat, via states including Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
- Why
- To improve rail connections between the states and make travel easier for passengers, including people travelling for work and business.
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News18 reports that the railway ministry approved the service.
News18 reported that Narendra Modi was expected to inaugurate the train on 30 October.
Jagran reported that the train might be flagged off on 30 October.
Dainik Bhaskar reported that the inauguration was expected within a week.
- Route
- Barauni, Bihar, to Bhuj, Gujarat
- Distance
- About 2,532 kilometres
- Frequency
- Three days a week in each direction
- Barauni departure
- 11:55 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
- Bhuj departure
- 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays
- Inauguration
- Expected on 30 October 2026, according to Jagran and News18