The Railway Board has allocated two sleeper class rakes to the North Eastern Railway for the introduction of Amrit Bharat train services. These trains will connect Gorakhpur with Delhi and Mumbai, providing a low-cost and modern travel option. The rakes are expected to reach Gorakhpur by Friday, May 29, 2026.
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What are the details of the Gorakhpur-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express?
A weekly service (Train Nos. 14046/14045) has already been approved for the Delhi-Gorakhpur route. The train will depart from Delhi every Tuesday at 12:40 AM and reach Gorakhpur at 3:50 PM. On the return journey, it will leave Gorakhpur at 9:40 PM on Tuesdays and arrive in Delhi at 12:50 PM on Wednesday.
Where will the Delhi-Gorakhpur train stop?
The train will cover several key stations to help passengers from the Purvanchal region. The planned stoppages include:
- Ghaziabad and Moradabad
- Bareilly and Shahjahanpur
- Sitapur City and Burhwal
- Gonda, Balrampur, and Barhni
- Siddharth Nagar and Anand Nagar
What features and benefits do these trains offer?
The Amrit Bharat Express is designed for middle and lower-income passengers with a focus on affordability and speed. These non-AC trains can run up to 130 km/h and include modern facilities.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity | Estimated benefit for 3200 passengers |
| Safety | CCTV cameras and talk-back systems |
| Hygiene | Bio-vacuum toilets |
| Comfort | Modern seating and sleeper class rakes |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When will the Amrit Bharat rakes arrive in Gorakhpur?
The two sleeper class rakes allocated by the Railway Board are expected to arrive in Gorakhpur by Friday, May 29, 2026.
What are the timings for the Delhi-Gorakhpur Amrit Bharat Express?
The train leaves Delhi on Tuesdays at 12:40 AM and reaches Gorakhpur at 3:50 PM. It returns from Gorakhpur on Tuesdays at 9:40 PM.