Indian Railways has decided to regularize the special train service between Ahmedabad and Patna as the Amrit Bharat Express. This decision follows the approval from the Railway Board to convert the existing special train numbers 09447/09448 into regular services 21905/21906. The initiative is aimed at providing a permanent and affordable travel solution for passengers frequently moving between Bihar and Gujarat. The East Central Railway is expected to issue the formal notification regarding the commencement date very soon.
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What is the schedule and frequency of the Patna-Ahmedabad Amrit Bharat Express?
The new Amrit Bharat Express will operate as a weekly service to manage the passenger rush between these two major cities. Train number 21905 will depart from Ahmedabad every Wednesday at 6:30 PM and is scheduled to reach Patna at 12:30 AM on Friday. For the return journey, train number 21906 will leave Patna every Friday at 10:30 PM, arriving in Ahmedabad at 5:25 AM on Sunday. The total journey covers a distance of approximately 1728 kilometers in about 30 hours and 55 minutes.
Key details about route, stops and coach composition
The train is designed as a non-air-conditioned service, featuring sleeper and unreserved classes to cater to the common man. It will consist of 22 coaches in total, including 20 coaches for passengers and 2 for parcel services. The maintenance of the rakes will be handled by Western Railway in Ahmedabad.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Train Numbers | 21905 (Ahmedabad to Patna) / 21906 (Patna to Ahmedabad) |
| Frequency | Weekly (Wednesday from Ahmedabad, Friday from Patna) |
| Major Stops | Anand, Chhayapuri, Ratlam, Kota, Agra, Tundla, Kanpur, Prayagraj, DDU |
| Coach Type | Non-AC Sleeper and General Unreserved |
| Distance | 1728 Kilometers |
| Watering Points | Ratlam, Kota, Govindpuri, and Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya |
While the introduction of this train is a significant development, local organizations and rail bloggers in Bihar have raised concerns regarding the skipping of Buxar and Ara stations. Demands are being made to include stops at these locations to benefit a larger number of commuters. Railway officials from the Danapur division have noted that the new service will significantly reduce the load on existing trains on this busy route.