Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspected the new sample coaches for Amrit Bharat Express 3.0 at New Delhi railway station on April 4-5, 2026. These next-generation coaches are designed to improve the travel experience for passengers with a focus on interior aesthetics and comfort. The inspection highlighted the proposed color schemes and modern amenities being integrated into the sleeper and general class coaches.
Key features of the new Amrit Bharat 3.0 coaches
The updated design includes several passenger-friendly features that make long-distance travel more comfortable. The new interior features coordinated color themes across flooring, seats, and berths. These improvements aim to provide a premium feel at an affordable cost for common passengers.
- Foldable snack tables for sleeper coach passengers
- Ergonomic designs for seats and berths to improve comfort
- Fire safety compliance using Hazard Level 3 (HL3) materials
- Jerk-free semi-automatic couplers for a smoother ride
- Continuous lighting system similar to Vande Bharat trains
- Improved crashworthiness for better passenger safety
Production and rollout timeline for new rakes
Indian Railways has already started the process of manufacturing these upgraded rakes at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai. The Ministry of Railways plans to introduce 50 such trains over the next two years to replace older LHB coaches on major routes. Officials confirmed that seven Amrit Bharat 3.0 rakes are currently under production, with two expected to be ready for service by April 2026. This version will also see the introduction of air-conditioned coaches alongside the non-AC variants.