The Amrit Bharat Express trains, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 17, have started regular services under the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR). These trains aim to enhance long-distance rail connectivity in the region and offer passengers cost-effective and modern travel options. The Dibrugarh-Gomti Nagar–Dibrugarh Amrit Bharat Express will run weekly, starting its journey from Dibrugarh on January 30 and returning from Gomti Nagar on February 1.
All Amrit Bharat Express trains will feature 22-coach modern rakes, ensuring improved passenger facilities at reasonable fares. The operation of these trains by Northeast Frontier Railway emphasizes a commitment to inclusive development, enhanced connectivity, and modernizing the railway network. The trains will make stops at various stations including Moranhat, Simaluguri, Mariani, Furkating, Dimapur, Diphu, Lumding, Guwahati, Rangiya, and others.
Additionally, the SMVT Bengaluru–Alipurduar–SMVT Bengaluru Amrit Bharat Express will operate weekly, starting from SMVT Bengaluru on January 24 and returning from Alipurduar on January 26. The Nagercoil-New Jalpaiguri-Nagercoil Amrit Bharat Express will also run weekly, commencing its journey from Nagercoil on January 25 and returning from New Jalpaiguri on January 28.
The Tiruchchirappalli–New Jalpaiguri-Tiruchchirappalli Amrit Bharat Express will start its weekly journey from Tiruchchirappalli on January 28 and return from New Jalpaiguri on January 30. Lastly, the Kamakhya-Rohtak-Kamakhya Amrit Bharat Express will begin its weekly trips from Kamakhya on January 30, with the return journey from Rohtak on February 1. These trains will make stops at various stations like Tambaram, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Cuttack, Kharagpur, Malda Town, Barsoi, and more.
