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Amrit Bharat Express Launches Weekly Routes Across India's Northeast

The Northeast Frontier Railway has commenced regular weekly operations of the Amrit Bharat Express trains, which were recently flagged off by the Prime Minister. Multiple new routes have been announced, including services from Dibrugarh to Gomti Nagar, SMVT Bengaluru to Alipurduar, and Nagercoil to New Jalpaiguri. These trains feature modern 22-coach rakes designed to offer enhanced passenger facilities while keeping fares affordable. The initiative marks a significant step in improving long-distance rail connectivity and modernization in the northeastern region and beyond.

Key Points: Amrit Bharat Express Routes & Schedule Under NFR

  • Weekly services launched on multiple routes
  • 22-coach modern rakes with improved amenities
  • Affordable fare structure maintained
  • Major boost to long-distance NE connectivity
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NE: Amrit Bharat Express operations commence under NFR

Weekly Amrit Bharat Express trains commence operations from Dibrugarh, Bengaluru, Nagercoil & more. Check routes, stoppages & modern amenities.

"reflects commitment towards inclusive development, improved connectivity and modernisation - Kapinjal Kishore Sharma"

Guwahati, Jan 22

The Amrit Bharat Express trains, flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 17, have commenced regular operations under the Northeast Frontier Railway, marking a major boost to long-distance rail connectivity in the region while offering passengers affordable and modern travel facilities.

NFR's Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that the Dibrugarh-Gomti Nagar-Dibrugarh Amrit Bharat Express will operate weekly.

The train will commence its journey from Dibrugarh on January 30, departing on every Friday, while the train will start its return journey from Gomti Nagar on February 1, departing on every Sunday.

All the Amrit Bharat Express trains will operate with 22-coach modern Amrit Bharat rakes, designed to provide improved passenger amenities while maintaining an affordable fare structure.

The regular operation of these Amrit Bharat Express trains under Northeast Frontier Railway reflects commitment towards inclusive development, improved connectivity and modernisation of the railway network, Sharma said.

The CPRO said that the train will have stoppages at Moranhat, Simaluguri, Mariani, Furkating, Dimapur, Diphu, Lumding, Guwahati, Rangiya, New Bongaigaon, New Alipurduar, New Jalpaiguri, Katihar, Barauni, Gorakhpur, AyodhyaDham Junction, Barabanki, etc.

The SMVT Bengaluru-Alipurduar-SMVT Bengaluru Amrit Bharat Express will also operate every week. The train will commence its journey from SMVT Bengaluru on January 24, departing every Saturday, while the train will start its return journey from Alipurduar on January 26, departing on every Monday.

The train will have stoppages at Katpadi, Renigunta, Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Khurda Road, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Kharagpur, Barddhaman, Malda Town, New Jalpaiguri, etc.

Similarly, Nagercoil-New Jalpaiguri-Nagercoil Amrit Bharat Express will operate every week. The train will commence its journey from Nagercoil on January 25, departing on every Sunday, while the train will start its return journey from New Jalpaiguri on January 28, departing on every Wednesday.

The train will have stops at Madurai, Pollachi, Erode, Katpadi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Kharagpur, Malda Town, Kishanganj, etc. The Tiruchchirappalli-New Jalpaiguri-Tiruchchirappalli Amrit Bharat Express will commence its journey weekly.

The train will commence its Journey from Tiruchchirappalli on January 28, departing on every Wednesday, while the train will start its return journey from New Jalpaiguri on January 30, departing on every Friday.

The train will have stoppages at Tambaram, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Cuttack, Kharagpur, Malda Town, Barsoi, Kishanganj, etc. The Kamakhya-Rohtak-Kamakhya Amrit Bharat Express will commence its journey every week.

The train will commence its Journey from Kamakhya on January 30, departing on every Friday, while the train will start its return journey from Rohtak on February 1, departing on every Sunday.

The train will have stops at Rangiya, New Bongaigaon, New Jalpaiguri, Kishanganj, Katihar, Khagaria, Barauni, Sonpur, Aunrihar, Prayagraj, Delhi, etc.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
Weekly service is a good start, but I hope they increase the frequency soon. A train from Bengaluru to Alipurduar is a dream for many, but with only one trip per week, tickets will be impossible to get. Please consider making it bi-weekly at least.
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Rohit P
Connecting Nagercoil and Trichy to New Jalpaiguri is a brilliant move. It links the deep south with the north-east directly. This will boost tourism and cultural exchange. Can't wait to plan a trip to the mountains from Tamil Nadu! 🙏
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Sarah B
As someone who travels frequently to Guwahati for work, the promise of "improved passenger amenities" at an affordable fare is what matters most. The old trains on these routes were quite basic. Hope the new coaches have clean toilets and charging points.
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Vikram M
The stoppage at Ayodhya Dham Junction on the Dibrugarh route is a thoughtful addition. It will make pilgrimage much easier for people from Assam and the North East. Infrastructure development that respects both connectivity and culture is always welcome.
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Karthik V
While I appreciate the new service, I have a respectful criticism. The article mentions "modern Amrit Bharat rakes" but doesn't detail the specific amenities. For the price, passengers deserve to know exactly what 'modern' means—is it just new seats, or actual upgrades like Wi-Fi and better catering?

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