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Giving a big treat to lakhs of passengers traveling between Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, Indian Railways has decided to start Ahmedabad-Bhagalpur Amrit Bharat Express (Train No. 19423/19424). The special train, earlier running between Ahmedabad and Patna, has now been extended to Silk City Bhagalpur and will be operated as a regular weekly service with modern and economical Amrit Bharat rakes. This new train will not only ease the travel of common passengers, migrants and businessmen, but will also provide direct and comfortable connectivity to thousands of students of Bihar studying in Kota.
Complete train time table and operating days
According to the official time table released by the Railways, this train will run from both directions once a week:
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Train No. 19423 (Ahmedabad to Bhagalpur): This train runs every Wednesday evening at 06:30 Will depart from Ahmedabad Junction. On the way via Ratlam, Kota (Thursday morning at 03:35 am), Prayagraj and Patna on Friday morning. at 06:40 Will reach Bhagalpur Junction.
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Train No. 19424 (Bhagalpur to Ahmedabad): This train every Friday evening in the return direction at 04:45 Will leave from Bhagalpur. Kota and Sunday morning at 06:05 pm the next day at 05:25 Will reach Ahmedabad Junction.
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Distance and travel time: This train covers the distance of 1,976 kilometers between Ahmedabad and Bhagalpur. 36 hours 10 minutes Will complete in.
Stoppages on routes and major stations (Stoppages)
This Amrit Bharat Express will stop at more than 27 important stations in 5 major states (Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar):
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Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh: Anand, Chhayapuri (Vadodara), Godhra, Dahod and Ratlam Junction.
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Rajasthan: Bhawani Mandi, Ramganj Mandi, Kota Junction, Sawai Madhopur, Gangapur City, Hindaun City and Bayana.
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Uttar Pradesh: Idgah Agra, Tundla, Govindpuri (Kanpur), Subedarganj (Prayagraj) and Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Junction (DDU).
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Bihar: Bhagalpur via Buxar, Arrah, Danapur, Patna Junction, Bakhtiyarpur, Mokama, Kiul, Abhaypur, Jamalpur and Sultanganj.
Coach composition and modern amenities
Amrit Bharat Express is a completely non-AC train but equipped with state-of-the-art Push-Pull technology. A total of 22 LHB coaches will be installed in this train:
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Sleeper Class: 11 coach
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General Class (Unreserved General Category): 08 coach
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Pantry Car: 01 coach
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Disabled Persons cum Guard Luggage Vehicle: 02 coach
For the convenience of passengers, this train has been provided with advanced facilities like ergonomic comfortable seats, zero-jerk semi-permanent coupler, mobile charging points, modern bio-toilets, foldable snack tables and CCTV cameras and sensor-based water taps for security.
Traders, workers and students will get big benefits
Gujarat’s textile and diamond industry is dependent on lakhs of skilled artisans and workers from Bihar and Purvanchal. During festival and holiday seasons, regular trains on this route (like Sabarmati Express or Surat-Bhagalpur Express) have long waiting lists. With the launch of the new Amrit Bharat Express, common passengers will get the option of safe and confirmed travel at low fares. Along with this, direct rail link from coaching hub Kota to Patna and Bhagalpur will provide great convenience to the students and their parents in transportation.