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This article shares good news about a new train service connecting Dhanbad and Coimbatore in India.
A special train is currently running weekly between Dhanbad in Jharkhand and Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu. Soon, this train might be upgraded to the Amrit Bharat Express, as the railway authorities have started working on this plan.
The new Amrit Bharat Express could be included in the railway timetable that starts on January 1. The Dhanbad rail division has already sent a proposal to the railway board. Once approved, Dhanbad will have its first Amrit Bharat Express.
This weekly special train originally started from Gaya. Due to increasing passenger demand, the former DRM, Kamal Kishor Sinha, extended its route to Dhanbad. From January 2024, this train has been operating successfully between Dhanbad and Coimbatore.
Before launching the Amrit Bharat Express, the Dhanbad coaching depot is being upgraded. They are in the final stages of building a modern washing pit for maintenance of both Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat trains, which will improve service quality.
Additionally, they are expanding the size of the washing pit and adding more technical facilities. Plans are also in place to develop a new coaching depot on the southern side of Dhanbad station, which will boost maintenance capacity for modern trains.
Summary:
- A new train service from Dhanbad to Coimbatore is coming soon.
- This train may be upgraded to Amrit Bharat Express from January 1.
- The proposal for this upgrade has been sent for approval.
- Modern facilities for train maintenance are being developed in Dhanbad.
- A new coaching depot is also planned to improve train servicing.