The Indian Railways is significantly improving travel options for passengers travelling between Bihar and Gujarat by introducing a brand new weekly Amrit Bharat Express train connecting Bhagalpur and Ahmedabad. This important development regularizes the previously operated Ahmedabad-Patna-Ahmedabad clone special trains, converting them into a full-fledged weekly service with enhanced passenger amenities and widespread stoppages across major railway stations.
The new service replaces the clone special trains numbered 09447 and 09448, and will now operate under train numbers 19423 and 19424. The introduction of this modern train aims to ease passenger congestion and provide a much more reliable, comfortable, and affordable long-distance travel experience for people residing in Bhagalpur, Patna, and surrounding regions.
Schedule and Timings for Train Number 19423
Train number 19423 will commence regular operations from Ahmedabad every Wednesday starting August 26, 2026. The train is scheduled to depart from Ahmedabad station at 6:30 p.m. Continuing its journey across states, it will reach DDU at 9:13 p.m. on Thursday, Buxar at 10:30 p.m., Ara at 11:15 p.m., and Danapur at 11:50 p.m.
Moving into the early hours of Friday, the service will arrive at Patna Junction at 12:43 a.m., Bakhtiyarpur at 1:25 a.m., Mokama at 2:08 a.m., and Kiul at 3:30 a.m. Following subsequent stops at Abhaypur, Jamalpur, and Sultanganj, the train is scheduled to successfully complete its onward journey by reaching Bhagalpur at 6:40 a.m.
Return Journey Timings for Train Number 19424
For the return direction, train number 19424 will operate every Friday starting August 28, 2026. The train will depart from Bhagalpur at 4:45 p.m. After smoothly passing through Sultanganj, Abhaypur, Kiul, Mokama, and Bakhtiyarpur, it is set to reach Patna Junction at 9:58 p.m.
The service will then proceed further through Danapur, Ara, Buxar, and DDU, before finally terminating and arriving in Ahmedabad at 5:25 a.m. on Sunday morning, ensuring a convenient weekend arrival for commuters and families.
Coach Composition and Amenities
The newly launched Amrit Bharat Express will consist of 22 modern coaches in total. This includes 2 LSLRD coaches, 1 dedicated pantry car for catering services, 11 ordinary second-class coaches, and 8 sleeper class coaches.
This carefully planned composition is intended to cater to budget-conscious travellers as well as long-distance passengers, vastly improving direct rail connectivity and bridging distances between important commercial and cultural hubs in Bihar and Gujarat.