IR launches low-cost expressesIndian Railways has launched the 'Amrit Bharat' train service, aimed at enhancing travel experience for lower-class passengers who constitute the majority of long-distance travelers. These trains offer slightly better amenities than regular Mail & Express services, with fares 15-17% higher. Key features include through-gangway access, cushioned sleeper berths, larger luggage racks,...
more... accessible vehicles, and toilets based on Vande Bharat trainsets. Initially, two routes were introduced: Delhi's Anand Vihar to Ayodhya (690 km) and Delhi to Darbhanga (1165 km). The trains operate at up to 130 km/h, utilizing electric locomotives in a push-pull configuration, aiming for higher commercial speed comparable to air-conditioned expresses. The Indian Railway Board plans to introduce 50 Amrit Bharat trains in 2024-25, increasing to 52, requiring 1230 dedicated coaches.
Indian Railways ne 'Amrit Bharat' train service launch kiya hai, yeh long distance travel karne waale lower class passengers ke liye ek behtar travel experience dene ke liye hai, yeh log zyadatar long-distance travel karte hain. Is train mein regular Mail & Express services se thoda behtar facility hai, aur fares...
more... bhi 15-17% zyada hai. Isme through-gangway access, cushioned sleeper berths, bade luggage racks, accessible vehicles aur Vande Bharat trainsets jaise toilets hain. Pehle do route start hue hain: Delhi ka Anand Vihar se Ayodhya (690 km) aur Delhi se Darbhanga (1165 km). Trains 130 km/h ki speed se chalti hain, isme electric locomotives push-pull configuration mein use ho rahe hain, aur yeh air-conditioned expresses jaisi speed achieve karne ka target hai. Indian Railway Board ka plan hai ki woh 2024-25 mein 50 Amrit Bharat trains launch karega, aur badhkar 52 karega, iske liye 1230 dedicated coaches ki zaroorat hogi.