Key Facts
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will flag off the Jaipur-Darbhanga Amrit Bharat Express from Khatipura railway station on June 21. The train aims to provide affordable travel for lower and lower-middle income passengers and will be operated by the North Western Railway (NWR) zone.
Route and Schedule
The inaugural special (train number 09711) departs Khatipura at 16:00 hrs on June 21, arriving Darbhanga at 18:55 hrs on June 22. Commercial services begin June 22 for train 19725 (Khatipura to Darbhanga) departing at 22:30 hrs (except Fridays) and arriving third day at 00:55 hrs. From Darbhanga, train 19726 departs at 04:30 hrs (except Sundays) arriving Khatipura at 08:40 hrs the next day.
Halts and Coach Composition
The train stops at 23 stations: Dausa, Bandikui, Mandawar Mahwa Road, Bharatpur, Idgah Agra, Tundla, Etawah, Kanpur Central, Unnao, Aishbagh, Gomti Nagar, Barabanki, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Kaptanganj, Bagaha, Narkatiaganj, Sikta, Raxaul, Bairgania, Sitamarhi, Janakpur Road, and Kamtaul. It comprises 22 coaches: 8 Sleeper, 11 General Second Class, 1 Pantry Car, and 2 Parcel Vans.
Impact
This service enhances connectivity between Rajasthan and Bihar, offering an economical option for long-distance travel. The train runs via Kanpur Central-Gorakhpur route, serving key cities.
What Readers Should Know
- Inaugural special on June 21; commercial runs start June 22/23.
- Operates six days a week; check weekly off days.
- Affordable fares for general and sleeper class passengers.
FAQ
When will the Jaipur-Darbhanga Amrit Bharat Express start?
The inaugural special will run on June 21, with commercial services starting June 22 from Khatipura and June 23 from Darbhanga.
How many stations does the Amrit Bharat Express halt at?
The train will halt at 23 stations including Dausa, Kanpur Central, Gorakhpur, and Sitamarhi.
What is the coach composition of this train?
The train has 22 coaches: 8 Sleeper, 11 General Second Class, 1 Pantry Car, and 2 Parcel Vans.
On which days does the train operate?
It runs six days a week, except Sundays from Darbhanga and Fridays from Khatipura.