Howrah-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express Set for Commercial Debut
The Indian Railways is launching a new affordable train service connecting Kolkata and Delhi. The Howrah-Anand Vihar Terminal Amrit Bharat Express will start its commercial run next week. This train aims to provide quality travel for lower and middle-income passengers.
Service Start Dates and Schedule
The train begins regular service from Howrah on January 22. It will start from Anand Vihar Terminal on January 24. The service operates weekly with specific departure days.
Train number 13065 leaves Howrah every Thursday at 23:10 hours. It reaches Anand Vihar Terminal at 02:50 hours on Saturday. The return train, number 13066, departs from Anand Vihar Terminal every Saturday at 05:15 hours. It arrives in Howrah at 10:50 hours on Sunday.
Route and Major Stoppages
The train follows a significant route across eastern and northern India. It passes through important junctions and cities. The journey includes stops at twenty-five stations.
Key stations along the route are:
- Bandel and Barddhaman in West Bengal
- Asansol and Durgapur in the industrial belt
- Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction in Uttar Pradesh
- Gaya in Bihar
- Varanasi, the spiritual city
- Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh
- Moradabad and Ghaziabad near Delhi
The complete list of stoppages also includes Bhabua Road, Sasaram, Dehri On Son, Anugraha Narayan Road, Koderma, Parasnath, NSCB Gomoh, Dhanbad, Jaunpur City, Sultanpur, Maharaja Bijli Pasi, Shahjahanpur, Bareilly, Gajraula, and Hapur.
Train Composition and Features
The Amrit Bharat Express consists of twenty coaches. It represents a new class of trains designed for economical long-distance travel. The Railways focuses on improving connectivity between Kolkata and Delhi with this service.
Maintenance activities will occur at Howrah with the Rail Coach Production Complex. The train has designated watering stations at Moradabad, Lucknow, Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, Gaya, and Dhanbad. These stations ensure proper servicing during the journey.
Purpose and Passenger Benefits
This train specifically targets passengers from lower and lower-middle income groups. It offers an affordable option without compromising on service quality. The introduction enhances rail connectivity between eastern and northern India.
The weekly service provides a reliable link for travelers. It supports those who need budget-friendly transportation between these major cities. The Railways continues to expand its network with such initiatives.
Passengers can now book tickets for this new service. The train promises to make long-distance travel more accessible for many Indians.
