New Amrit Bharat Express Details: Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a historic step on Saturday from West Bengal towards modernising the country’s rail travel. He flagged off four new Amrit Bharat Express trains and the first Vande Bharat sleeper train for Howrah-Guwahati. These new trains aim to provide passengers with a faster, more comfortable, and safer travel experience. This will help connect North Bengal with Western and Southern India, making long-distance travel easier and more time-efficient.
These trains offer special amenities that provide passengers with a superior travel experience. This initiative will not only enhance passenger convenience but also contribute to making the country’s rail network more modern and efficient.
Amrit Bharat Express Train Route: Routes of the new Amrit Bharat Express trains
- New Jalpaiguri (West Bengal) to Nagercoil (Tamil Nadu)
- New Jalpaiguri (West Bengal) to Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu)
- Alipurduar (West Bengal) to SMVT Bengaluru
- Alipurduar (West Bengal) to Panvel (Mumbai)
- Amrit Bharat Express Train Fare: How much is the train ticket?
| Class | Minimum travel distance | Charges (₹) | Other applicable fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleeper Class | 200 Kilometre | 149 Rupee | Reservation charges and super-fast charges are extra. |
| Second Class | 50 Kilometre | 36 Rupee | Reservation charges and super-fast charges are extra. |
Amrit Bharat Express Train Features: Special Amenities for Passengers
This train operates using ‘push-pull’ technology, meaning that having engines at both ends saves time and makes the journey even faster.
- Comfortable seats and foldable snack tables
- Bright LED lighting
- Smooth bogies with air-spring suspension
- Fans with stainless steel grills
- Integrated Passenger Information System providing real-time updates
- Vande Bharat Sleeper: RAC seats will not be available
The Railway Board has announced that there will no longer be RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation) seats in sleeper class. However, unreserved second-class tickets will continue to be available as before.
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