Indian Railways is set to enhance connectivity between Gujarat and Bihar with the introduction of the new weekly Amrit Bharat Express connecting Ahmedabad and Bhagalpur. This service is designed to cater to the increasing demand for travel between these two major commercial hubs, effectively replacing the existing 09447/09448 Ahmedabad-Patna-Ahmedabad special train. By transitioning this route into the regular 19423/19424 Amrit Bharat Express, the national transporter aims to provide a more reliable and comfortable travel experience for passengers travelling between the ‘Silk City’ of Bhagalpur and the industrial heartland of Ahmedabad.
- New Service: 19423/19424 Ahmedabad-Bhagalpur Amrit Bharat Express.
- Booking Start Date: Ticket bookings commence on August 21.
- Journey Duration: Approximately 36 hours and 10 to 40 minutes.
- Train Composition: Features General Unreserved and Sleeper class coaches.
- Operational Speed: Designed to run at speeds between 110 to 130 kmph.
Schedule and Timings
Passengers can book their tickets starting August 21 through PRS counters or the official IRCTC website. The train, number 19423, is scheduled to depart from Ahmedabad every Wednesday at 6:30 PM, beginning August 26, and will reach Bhagalpur on Friday morning at 6:40 AM.
For the return leg, train number 19424 will depart from Bhagalpur every Friday at 4:45 PM, starting August 28, arriving in Ahmedabad at 5:25 AM on Sunday.
Major Route and Stoppages
This service will serve as a vital link for travellers, covering a significant distance across several states. The train is scheduled to make stops at major stations including Anand, Chhayapuri, Godhra, Dahod, Ratlam, Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Gangapur City, Agra, Tundla, Govindpuri, Prayagraj, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Buxar, Ara, Danapur, Patna, Mokama, Kiul, Jamalpur, and Sultanganj.
With the introduction of this Amrit Bharat service, Indian Railways continues its commitment to improving long-distance connectivity and providing efficient transit options for passengers travelling between the western and eastern regions of the country.