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3 New Amrit Bharat Trains Connect Tamil Nadu & West Bengal Today

Indian Railways is launching three new Amrit Bharat train services between Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, starting January 17th. These trains are designed as a non-air-conditioned, economical alternative to premium services like Vande Bharat Express. The new weekly services will operate on the Jalpaiguri-Tiruchirappalli, Tambaram-Chandrakachi, and Nagercoil-Jalpaiguri routes. The launch is expected to provide reliable and improved rail connectivity for thousands of passengers traveling between southern and eastern India.

Key Points: New Amrit Bharat Trains Launched Between TN & West Bengal

  • 3 new weekly Amrit Bharat services
  • Non-AC, affordable alternative to premium trains
  • Links key destinations in TN and WB
  • Formal flag-off at Rangapani station
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Three new Amrit Bharat trains to be launched between TN, West Bengal today

Indian Railways launches three new weekly Amrit Bharat train services, enhancing affordable long-distance connectivity between Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.

"significantly enhancing affordable long-distance rail connectivity between southern and eastern India - Southern Railway statement"

Chennai, Jan 17

The Indian Railways will launch three new Amrit Bharat train services between Tamil Nadu and West Bengal on Saturday, significantly enhancing affordable long-distance rail connectivity between southern and eastern India.

The Amrit Bharat trains, positioned as a non-air-conditioned alternative to premium services like Vande Bharat Express, are designed to offer improved passenger comfort at economical fares for all sections of society.

With this launch, Tamil Nadu will be connected by three additional Amrit Bharat services.

The state's first Amrit Bharat train, operating between Erode in Tamil Nadu and Jogbani in Bihar, had earlier marked the introduction of this category in the region.

The Railway Board has now approved three more weekly services linking key destinations in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.

According to a statement issued by Southern Railway, the new services will operate on the Jalpaiguri-Tiruchirappalli, Tambaram-Chandrakachi, and Nagercoil-Jalpaiguri routes.

The trains will be formally flagged off at a ceremonial function scheduled to be held at Rangapani railway station in West Bengal.

The Nagercoil-Jalpaiguri Amrit Bharat Express (Train No. 20604) will depart Rangapani at 1.45 pm on Saturday and is scheduled to arrive at Nagercoil at 7:15 p.m. on January 19.

Within Tamil Nadu, the train will halt at Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Salem, Erode, Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Pollachi, Udumalaipettai, Palani, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Sattur, Kovilpatti and Tirunelveli.

The Jalpaiguri-Tiruchirappalli Amrit Bharat Express (Train No. 20610) will also depart from Jalpaiguri at 1:45 p.m. on Saturday and is expected to reach Tiruchirappalli at 2:15 p.m. on January 19.

The train will stop at Egmore, Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Chidambaram, Mayiladuthurai, Kumbakonam and Thanjavur en route.

Meanwhile, the Tambaram-Chandrakachi Amrit Bharat Express (Train No. 16107) will commence service on Sunday.

It will depart Chandrakachi at 2:45 p.m. and reach Tambaram at 6:45 p.m. on Sunday.

Railway officials said detailed notifications regarding the regular operational schedules of these three Amrit Bharat trains will be issued separately.

The new services are expected to benefit thousands of passengers by providing reliable, affordable, and improved rail connectivity between Tamil Nadu and eastern India.

- IANS

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Shreya B
Great initiative for better connectivity. But I hope the Railways ensures cleanliness and proper maintenance of these non-AC coaches. The idea is good, but execution is key. Fingers crossed! 🤞
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Karthik V
As someone who travels frequently between Coimbatore and West Bengal for work, this is a game-changer. Vande Bharat is too expensive for regular travel. Amrit Bharat seems perfect for the common man. Well done, Railways!
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Anjali F
Connecting Nagercoil to Jalpaiguri is a very long route! Hope the journey is comfortable. This will really help students and migrant workers from the south working in the east. Affordable travel is a blessing.
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Michael C
Interesting development. Improving cross-country rail links is crucial for India's economic integration. The focus on non-AC services makes it inclusive. Hope the schedules are passenger-friendly.
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Priyanka N
The Tambaram-Chandrakachi route is much needed! So many people from Tamil Nadu have settled in and around Kolkata. Now visiting relatives will be easier and cheaper. Thank you, Railway Ministry! 🙏

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