New Amrit Bharat Express Connects Alipurduar to Bengaluru
Indian Railways is set to launch a new Amrit Bharat Express service. This train will connect Alipurduar in West Bengal with SMVT Bengaluru in Karnataka. The service aims to provide affordable travel for passengers from lower and middle-income groups.
Route and States Covered
The train will journey through six Indian states. It will pass through West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. Key cities along the route include Bolpur Shantiniketan, Dankuni, Khurda Road, and Nellore.
Train Numbers and Service Details
The service will operate with two train numbers. From Alipurduar to SMVT Bengaluru, it will run as train number 16598. In the return direction, from SMVT Bengaluru to Alipurduar, it will be train number 16597. This is a weekly service.
Extensive List of Stoppages
During its long journey, the train will halt at 43 stations. The complete list of stoppages is as follows:
- Hasimara
- Binnaguri
- Siliguri
- New Jalpaiguri
- Aluabari Road
- Kishanganj
- Barsoi
- Malda Town
- Rampurhat
- Bolpur Shantiniketan
- Barddhaman
- Dankuni
- Andul
- Kharagpur
- Balasore
- Bhadrak
- Jajpur Keonjhar Road
- Cuttack
- Bhubaneswar
- Khurda Road
- Balugaon
- Brahmapur
- Palasa
- Srikakulam Road
- Vizianagaram
- Kottavalasa
- Pendurti
- Duvvada
- Anakapalle
- Samalkot
- Rajahmundry
- Eluru
- Vijayawada
- Tenali
- Chirala
- Ongole
- Nellore
- Renigunta
- Katpadi
- Jolarpettai
- Kuppam
- Bangarapet
- Krishnarajapuram
Weekly Frequency and Train Composition
The Alipurduar-SMVT Bengaluru-Alipurduar Amrit Bharat Express will run once a week. Train number 16598 will depart from Alipurduar every Monday. The return service, train number 16597, will leave SMVT Bengaluru every Saturday. The train will consist of 22 coaches.
Detailed Time Table
Here is the schedule for the new service:
Train 16598 (Alipurduar to SMVT Bengaluru): This train departs from Alipurduar at 22:25 hours every Monday. It arrives at SMVT Bengaluru at 03:00 hours on Thursday.
Train 16597 (SMVT Bengaluru to Alipurduar): This service leaves SMVT Bengaluru at 08:50 hours every Saturday. It reaches Alipurduar at 10:25 hours on Monday.
The train makes several important stops. At Jolarpettai, it halts briefly. It has a longer stop at Renigunta. The train also pauses at Duvvada and Malda Town during its journey.
This new connection promises to enhance rail connectivity across eastern and southern India. It offers a budget-friendly travel option for many passengers.
