The Indian Railway Board has officially approved the regularisation of the Ahmedabad-Patna Amrit Bharat Express. This service was previously running as a special train and will now transition into a regular weekly service under train numbers 21905 and 21906. The decision aims to provide a more stable and comfortable travel option for thousands of passengers moving between Gujarat and Bihar.
What are the timings and weekly schedule for this train
The Ahmedabad to Patna Amrit Bharat Express will follow a fixed weekly schedule to ensure better planning for passengers. Train number 21905 is scheduled to depart from Ahmedabad every Wednesday at 18:30 and will reach Patna Junction at 00:30 on Friday. The return service, train number 21906, will start from Patna every Friday at 22:30 and arrive back in Ahmedabad at 05:25 on Sunday. Primary maintenance for the train will be conducted at Ahmedabad with necessary watering stops at major stations along the route.
Route and key commercial stoppages for the regular service
This train covers a long distance passing through several key junctions in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh before entering Bihar. The service will provide essential connectivity to various industrial and pilgrimage hubs. Below are the major stations where the train will provide commercial halts.
| Station Name | State |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad Jn | Gujarat |
| Anand Jn | Gujarat |
| Chhayapuri | Gujarat |
| Godhra Jn | Gujarat |
| Ratlam Jn | Madhya Pradesh |
| Kota Jn | Rajasthan |
| Sawai Madhopur | Rajasthan |
| Gangapur City | Rajasthan |
| Agra (Idgah/Tundla) | Uttar Pradesh |
| Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn | Uttar Pradesh |
| Patna Jn | Bihar |
Features and benefits of the Amrit Bharat coaches
The train is equipped with 22 modern coaches that focus on providing a high-quality travel experience at an affordable price. These coaches feature better seat cushions, improved interior designs, and cleaner toilet facilities compared to standard express trains. Railway officials from Danapur have stated that this new regular service is expected to reduce the heavy waitlist on existing trains and meet the growing demand for travel on this specific route. The East Central Railway will release the final operational notification for the regular service very soon.