The Indian Railway Board has officially approved the operation of three new regular trains to facilitate passengers in Bihar. This decision comes after observing heavy crowds and high revenue on special trains currently running on these routes. The new services include the Patna-Ahmedabad Amrit Bharat Express, Patna-Rajgir Express, and the Saharsa-Jamalpur MEMU train. While the official start dates for regular operations are yet to be announced by the East Central Railway, they are expected to begin shortly.
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Details of Patna-Ahmedabad Amrit Bharat Express (21905/21906)
The Patna-Ahmedabad Amrit Bharat Express will be a weekly service catering specifically to passengers looking for affordable long-distance travel. This train will consist of non-AC sleeper coaches and is expected to follow a fare structure of approximately 500 rupees per 1000 kilometers. The service will bridge the gap between Bihar and Gujarat, although local passengers in Buxar and Ara have expressed some dissatisfaction as the train currently has no scheduled stops at those stations.
| Train Number | Route | Departure | Arrival | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21905 | Ahmedabad to Patna | 6:30 PM (Wed) | 12:30 AM (Fri) | Weekly |
| 21906 | Patna to Ahmedabad | 10:30 PM (Fri) | 5:25 AM (Sun) | Weekly |
Major stops for this train include Anand, Chhayapuri, Godhra, Ratlam, Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Agra, Tundla, Kanpur (Govindpuri), and Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction.
New Connectivity for Rajgir and Saharsa
The Railway Board has also regularized the Patna-Rajgir and Saharsa-Jamalpur routes to help local commuters and tourists. The Patna-Rajgir Express (13354/13353) will cover a distance of 103 km in about 3 hours, providing a reliable link to the historical city of Rajgir. Meanwhile, the Saharsa-Jamalpur MEMU (63398/63397) will serve the Kosi and Ang regions, helping daily wage earners and small businessmen travel between these important hubs at a low cost.
- Patna-Rajgir Express: Departs Patna at 9:20 AM and returns from Rajgir at 3:10 PM.
- Saharsa-Jamalpur MEMU: Departs Saharsa at 5:15 AM and returns from Jamalpur at 9:45 PM.
- ECR Update: Dhanbad-Lokmanya Tilak Express is also scheduled for regular operations soon.