The Berhampur-Udhna Amrit Bharat Express, which connects eastern India with western India, will begin operating daily from July 6, replacing its existing thrice-a-week schedule to meet rising passenger demand.

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will inaugurate the daily service from Berhampur Railway Station on Monday. The first daily service to Udhna, via these trains, would start from Berhampur at 5 pm on Monday and will arrive in Udhna on July 8 at 2 am, said the officials.

The Train No. 19021 Udhna-Berhampur Amrit Bharat Express and Train No. 19022 Berhampur-Udhna Amrit Bharat Express are at present running 3 times a week. After the implementation of the new schedule, both trains will be running on all days of the week in both directions.

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The railways added that the service will cater to more than thousands of passengers travelling to four major states.

Key States Include:

- Andhra Pradesh

- Chhattisgarh

- Maharashtra

- Odisha

This train will increase connectivity to Surat and other places in western India, with particular focus on the commuters from Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Kalahandi, Balangir and Nuapada districts.

The 22-coach Amrit Bharat Express will halt at several key stations, including:

- Palasa

- Srikakulam Road

- Vizianagaram

- Bobbili

- Parvatipuram

- Rayagada

- Muniguda

- Kesinga

- Titlagarh

- Kantabanji

- Khariar Road

- Mahasamund

- Raipur

- Durg

- Gondia

- Nagpur

- Wardha

- Badnera

- Akola 

- Malkapur

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The train serves as a crucial connection between the mineral-rich eastern region and commercial hubs and textile industries such as Surat, the Railways stated. It will offer convenience to commuters and also boost economic activities, trade and job opportunities once operated daily, officials said.