Indian Railways has introduced a new weekly Amrit Bharat Express service to connect Danapur and Pune. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off the inaugural run from Hadapsar railway station in Pune on June 17, 2026. This non-AC service aims to help migrant workers, students, and travelers moving between Bihar and Maharashtra.
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What is the schedule and timing of the new train?
The train will operate as a weekly service starting from late June. Train No. 11431 will leave Pune every Saturday at 3:25 PM and reach Danapur at 1:30 AM on Monday. In the opposite direction, Train No. 11432 will depart Danapur every Monday at 3:30 AM and arrive in Pune at 11:05 AM on Tuesday.
What are the coach details and major halts?
The train consists of 18 LHB coaches, including 8 Sleeper and 7 General Second Class coaches, making it a fully non-AC train. It will stop at several key stations to ensure better connectivity for passengers.
| Station/Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Coaches | 18 LHB Coaches |
| Coach Types | Sleeper, General, Pantry Car, Luggage Vans |
| Major Halts | Daund Chord Line, Ahilyanagar, Manmad, Bhusaval, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Katni, Satna, Prayagraj Chheoki, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Buxar, Ara |
| Travel Time (Pune to Danapur) | 34 hours 5 minutes |
| Travel Time (Danapur to Pune) | 31 hours 35 minutes |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When will the regular services of the Danapur-Pune Amrit Bharat Express start?
Regular services start from Pune on June 27, 2026, and from Danapur on June 29, 2026.
Is the Amrit Bharat Express between Danapur and Pune an AC train?
No, this is a fully non-AC service featuring Sleeper and General Second Class coaches.