Indian Railways has started a new Amrit Bharat Express service connecting Amritsar and New Jalpaiguri. Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu flagged off train number 14664 on 14 May 2026 from Amritsar station. This train will provide affordable long-distance travel for passengers from Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal.
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What are the timings and schedule of the new train?
The train operates as a weekly service. Train number 14664 will leave Amritsar every Thursday at 12:45 PM and reach New Jalpaiguri on Saturday at 04:15 AM. For the return journey, train number 14663 will depart from New Jalpaiguri every Saturday at 08:00 AM and arrive in Amritsar on Monday at 02:20 AM.
What are the features and facilities in Amrit Bharat Express?
This is a non-AC, low-cost service designed for common passengers. It includes 8 sleeper coaches and 11 general coaches. The train can reach a maximum speed of 130 km/h and comes with modern safety and comfort features.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Safety | CCTV cameras and Emergency Talk-back buttons |
| Comfort | Mobile charging points at every seat |
| Design | Fire-resistant materials and advanced safety protocols |
| Capacity | 11 General and 8 Sleeper coaches |
Which major stations are covered in this route?
The train will stop at 35 major stations to ensure better connectivity. Key stops include Jalandhar City, Ludhiana, Ambala Cantt, Saharanpur, Moradabad, Bareilly, Shahjahanpur, Sitapur, Gonda, Balarampur, Badhni, Siddharthnagar, Anandnagar, Gorakhpur, Kaptanganj, Siswa Bazar, Narkatiaganj, Raxaul, Sitamarhi, Janakpur Road, Jhanjharpur, Forbesganj, Araria, Bagdogra, and Siliguri.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the frequency of the Amritsar-New Jalpaiguri Amrit Bharat Express?
It is a weekly service. Train 14664 departs Amritsar every Thursday, and train 14663 departs New Jalpaiguri every Saturday.
Is this train an AC or Non-AC service?
This is a non-air conditioned, low-cost service consisting of 11 general class coaches and 8 sleeper class coaches.