Bihar to Get 7 New Trains Including 3 Amrit Bharat Express

RR Team

2 months ago

Bihar is set to witness a major boost in rail connectivity as Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, flagged off seven new trains from Patna Junction. The launch includes three Amrit Bharat Express trains connecting key cities across India, and four passenger trains to strengthen intra-state connectivity.

The three Amrit Bharat Express trains will link Muzaffarpur to Charlapalli (near Hyderabad), Darbhanga to Madar Junction (near Ajmer), and Chhapra to Anand Vihar Terminal (Delhi). The Muzaffarpur–Charlapalli route marks Bihar’s first direct Amrit Bharat connection to South India, while Chhapra–Anand Vihar Express becomes the sixth such service connecting Bihar to Delhi.

Modern Features and Passenger Benefits

Developed by Indian Railways, the Amrit Bharat Express has become synonymous with modernization and passenger convenience. These trains feature semi-automatic couplers, fire detection systems, sealed gangways, and talk-back units. Advanced safety features are now available even in non-AC coaches. The new trains will provide fast, safe, and comfortable travel while promoting economic activity, tourism, and trade in Bihar.

Amrit Bharat Express Train Details

15293/15294 Muzaffarpur–Charlapalli–Muzaffarpur: Weekly, via Hajipur, Patliputra, Ara, Buxar, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Prayagraj Chheoki, Jabalpur, Itarsi, Nagpur, Kazipet.
19623/19624 Madar–Darbhanga–Madar: Weekly, via Kamtaul, Sitamarhi, Raxaul, Narkatiaganj, Gorakhpur, Gomti Nagar, Kanpur, Tundla, Jaipur.
15133/15134 Chhapra–Anand Vihar–Chhapra: Twice weekly, via Siwan, Thawe, Kaptanganj, Gorakhpur, Basti, Gonda, Aishbagh (Lucknow), Kanpur.

Passenger Trains for Local Connectivity

In addition to the Amrit Bharat Express, four passenger trains were inaugurated to improve regional connectivity:

75271/75272 Nawada–Patna DEMU: Via Sheikhpura, Barbigha, Asthawan, Bihar Sharif, Noorsarai, Daniyawan, Top Sarthua, Fazalchak, Jatdumri, Punpun; six days/week.
75273/75274 Islampur–Patna DEMU: Via Punpun, Jatdumri, Fazalchak, Top Sarthua, Daniyawan, Hilsa; six days/week.
53201/53202 Patna–Buxar Fast Passenger: Via Danapur, Ara; six days/week.
53203/53204 Jhajha–Danapur Fast Passenger: Via Jamui, Kiul, Mokama, Bakhtiyarpur, Fatuha; six days/week.

The inauguration of these passenger trains also fulfills long-standing demands for improved access in regions such as Barbigha, Asthawan, Bihar Sharif, and surrounding areas.

Impact on Bihar’s Development

With these additions, Bihar now has a total of 15 Amrit Bharat Express services, including 13 originating from the state. The enhanced rail connectivity aligns with the vision of “Viksit Bihar Se Viksit Bharat,” enabling faster travel, boosting tourism, trade, and employment opportunities, and integrating the state more closely with North and South India.