Amrit Bharat Express
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The Amrit Bharat Express is a superfast express service operated by Indian Railways. It is a non-air-conditioned, low-cost, sleeper cum unreserved service connecting cities that are more than 800 km (500 mi) apart or take more than ten hours to travel with existing services.
| Amrit Bharat Express | |
|---|---|
SMVT Bengaluru - Malda Town Amrit Bharat Express at SMVT Bengaluru | |
| Overview | |
| Service type | SuperFast Express Train |
| Status | Operational |
| First service | December 30, 2023 |
| Website | indianrail |
| Route | |
| Line(s) used | 3 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) |
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| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Other facilities | |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Amrit Bharat (trainset) |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification | Locomotives - 25 kV 50 Hz AC via Overhead line |
| Operating speed |
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| Average length | 23.54 m (77.2 ft) (each) and 22 coaches |
| Rake maintenance | Locomotives - |
The trainset consists of two locomotives on both the ends with a maximum operating speed of 110–130 km/h (68–81 mph). The train has a total of 22 coaches.[1] The 22 coaches are divided into 20 coaches for passengers and 2 for parcels.[2]
The train entered commercial service on 1 January 2024.
History
In July 2023, Indian railways announced plans for a non-air-conditioned train with sleeper and general facilities for long-distance travel.[3] The trainsets are manufactured by Integral Coach Factory, Chennai at the cost of ₹65 crore (US$7.6 million) per trainset.[4] The first train was flagged off on 30 December 2023 and entered commercial service on 1 January 2024.[5] Production for 200 more such trains are in progress, with 50 under construction and 150 more planned.[6]
In January 2025, the Ministry of Railways added twelve major improvements in the train which includes emergency braking system.[7][8]
Services
As of April 2025[update], three Amrit Bharat Express trains are in service.[9]
| Train name | Train number | Operator | Halts | Frequency | Distance | Travel time | Speed | Inaugural run | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | Average | |||||||||
| Darbhanga–Anand Vihar Terminal | 15557/15558 | ECR | 18 | Bi-Weekly | 1,137 km (706 mi) | 20h 40m | 130 km/h (81 mph) | 55 km/h (34 mph) | 30 December 2023 | [10][11] |
| Malda Town–SMVT Bengaluru | 13433/13434 | ER | 32 | Weekly | 2,272 km (1,412 mi) | 45h 10m | 130 km/h (81 mph) | 50 km/h (31 mph) | [10][12] | |
| Mumbai LTT–Saharsa | 11015/11016 | CR | 22 | Weekly | 1,950 km (1,210 mi) | 35h 50m | 130 km/h (81 mph) | 54 km/h (34 mph) | 24 April 2025 | [13][14] |
Technology
The train uses a semi-permanent coupler which is used to negate the effect of jerks.[15]
See also
References
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