In a significant step to ease inter-state commute, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday flagged two new Amrit Bharat Express trains. The services planned between Varanasi and Pune, along with Ayodha to Mumbai, are aimed at offering affordable long-distance travel while linking key religious and economic centres. 

During the occasion, the PM said, "Today's occasion is certainly a celebration of Nari Shakti Vandan and Vikas. Just a short while ago, the foundation stone was laid, and projects worth thousands of crores of rupees were inaugurated here. This includes projects related to all types of development in Kashi. There are also works to enhance the connectivity between Kashi and Ayodhya. A short while ago, two Amrit Bharat trains were flagged off. Kashi to Pune and Ayodhya to Mumbai. These two Amrit Bharat trains will further improve the connectivity between Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. Now, people from Mumbai, Pune, and the entire Maharashtra have another modern option to reach Ayodhya Dham and Kashi Vishwanath Dham."

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Banaras-Hadapsar (Pune) Amrit Bharat Express

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This service will provide a convenient connection for eastern Uttar Pradesh and Pune. It is expected to benefit many residents of eastern Uttar Pradesh who migrate, study or visit from one region to the other.

According to the Railway Ministry's press release, "The Banaras-Hadapsar (Pune) service will make it easier for people travelling to Kashi Vishwanath Dham, and the Ayodhya-Mumbai service will make it easier for people travelling to Shri Ram Mandir Teerth Kshetra."

Train number 22531 will stop at 18 key stations along the route, including 

  • Gyanpur Road
  • Prayagraj
  • Fatehpur
  • Govindpuri
  • Orai
  • Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi
  • Bina
  • Rani Kamlapati
  • Narmadapuram
  • Itarsi
  • Harda
  • Khandwa
  • Bhusawal
  • Jalgaon
  • Manmad
  • Koparagaon
  • Ahilyanagar
  • Daund Chord Line

Key Details:

  • It will comprise a total of 22 coaches, including 11 General Class, eight Sleeper Class, two SLR coaches, and a pantry car. 
  • This Amrit Bharat Express will depart Banaras Railway Station at 4.45 PM and arrive at Hadapsar Railway Station 30 hours later (on the third day) at 12:55 AM.  
  • Total Distance: 1710 Km
  • Travel Time: 32 Hrs (approx.)
  • Speed: 53km/hr

Ayodhya-Mumbai (Lokmanya Tilak Terminus) Amrit Bharat Express

The Ayodhya-Mumbai service is expected to boost connectivity for pilgrims visiting the Ram Temple and for migrant workers travelling to Mumbai.

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Train number 02212 will stop at 12 key stations along the route, including:

  • Sultanpur
  • Pratapgarh
  • Prayagraj
  • Manikpur
  • Satna
  • Jabalpur
  • Itarsi
  • Bhusaval
  • Jalgaon
  • Nasik Road
  • Kalyan
  • Thane 

Key Details:

  • It will comprise a total of 22 coaches, including 8 Sleeper Class, 11 General Class, 2 SLR coaches, and 1 pantry car.
  • The Train will depart from Ayodhya at 4:45 PM and reach Mumbai the next day at 9:05 PM the next day.
  • Total Distance: 1507 Km
  • Travel Time: 28 Hrs (approx.)
  • Speed: 53km/hr

With this launch, the total Amrit Bharat Express services will increase to 66, directly reconnecting India's hardest-working migrant communities to their roots. 


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