Amrit Bharat Express
An Amrit Bharat train-set
Overview
Service typeSuperFast Express Train
StatusOperational
First service30 December 2023 (30 December 2023)
Websiteindianrail.gov.in
Route
Line(s) used2
On-board services
Class(es)Sleeper Class Coach (SL)
General Unreserved Coach (GS)
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Other facilities
Technical
Rolling stockAmrit Bharat (trainset)
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationLocomotives - 25 kV 50 Hz AC via Overhead line
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) (maximum)
Average length23.54 m (77.2 ft) (each) and 22 coaches
Rake maintenanceLocomotives - Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW)
Coaches - Integral Coach Factory (ICF)

The Amrit Bharat Express is a no-frills superfast express service operated by Indian Railways. It is a non air-conditioned, low-cost, sleeper cum unreserved service connecting cities that are more than 800 km (500 mi) apart or take more than ten hours to travel with existing services. The trainset consists of two locomotives, one on either side and 22 coaches with a maximum operating speed of 110–130 km/h (68–81 mph). The train entered commercial service on 1 January 2024.

History

In July 2023, Indian railways announced plans for a non air-conditioned train with sleeper and general facilities for long-distance travel.[1] The train-sets are manufactured by Integral Coach Factory, Chennai at the cost of ₹65 crore (US$8.1 million) per train-set.[2] The first train was flagged off on 30 December 2023 and entered commercial service on 1 January 2024.[3]

Rake

Amrit Bharat trains have upgraded non air-conditioned second-class and three-tier sleeper coaches. The coaches are manufactured by Integral Coach Factory at Chennai.[4] In contrast to other Indian trains, the train-sets will have a locomotive at both ends in a push-pull configuration, enabling better acceleration and shorter turnaround times in direction reversals.[5] The train-sets will be powered by two WAP-5 locomotives with vibration resistance engines manufactured by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works.[6]

Each train-set consists of 22 coaches: 12 3-tier sleeper class, eight second-class and two luggage coaches.[7][8] The coaches are equipped with electric outlets, reading lights, CCTV cameras, bio-vacuum toilets, Sensor-based water taps and Passenger information system.[9][10] The train-sets will also have semi-permanent couplers to avoid shocks during starting and stopping of the train and fully-covered vestibules to facilitate stability and safety.[11] The trains will operate at a maximum permissible speed (MPS) of 130 km/h.[12]

Services

On 30 December 2023, the train was flagged off by then Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Ayodhya Dham Junction.[13] The first commercial service commenced on 1 January 2024.[14]

S.No. Train name Train number Origin station Terminal station Operator Halts Frequency Distance Travel time Speed Inaugural run Ref
Maximum Average
1 Darbhanga – Anand Vihar Terminal Amrit Bharat Express 15557/15558 Darbhanga Junction Anand Vihar Terminal ECR 18 Bi-Weekly 1,137 km (706 mi) 20h 40m 130 km/h (81 mph) 55 km/h (34 mph) 30 December 2023 [15][16]
2 Malda Town – SMVT Bengaluru Amrit Bharat Express 13433/13434 SMVT Bengaluru Malda Town ER 32 Weekly 2,272 km (1,412 mi) 45h 10m 130 km/h (81 mph) 50 km/h (31 mph) [15][17]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Indian Railways To Soon Launch Budget-Friendly Non-AC Vande Sadharn train". Times Now. 3 July 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  2. ↑ "Indian Railways: What is Vande Sadharan Train? What are its similarities with Vande Bharat train?". Zee Business. 18 July 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
  3. ↑ "PM Modi to inaugurate 'Amrit Bharat Express' on Dec 30. All you need to know about this 'sleeper Vande Bharat' train". Hindustan Times. 27 December 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  4. ↑ "Vande Sadharan train: All you need to know; How it is different from Vande Bharat train?". Business Today. 30 October 2023. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
  5. ↑ Nigam, Saumya (27 December 2023). "Amrit Bharat Express to launch with Push-Pull technology and other exciting features". India TV. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  6. ↑ Athrady, Ajith (10 July 2023). "Indian Railways to produce non-AC Vande Sadharan trains". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
  7. ↑ "New Vande Sadharan arrives in city". The Times of India. 30 October 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  8. ↑ "Here's a first look of the 22-coach Vande Sadharan Express train, all set to hit the tracks by October-end". The Times of India. 13 October 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
  9. ↑ "Vande Sadharan: Indian Railways' 'affordable' alternative to Vande Bharat trains". CNBCTV18. 19 July 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
  10. ↑ "Amrit Bharat Express: What's special about Indian Railways new push-pull train for common man? Top images & facts". The Times of India. 26 December 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  11. ↑ "Amrit Bharat Express with innovative 'push-pull technology' to start soon from Ayodhya – Know features, design, routes and more". Financial Express. 26 December 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  12. ↑ "Cheaper Travel From Mumbai to Ahmedabad: Vande Sadharan Express Clocks 130kmph Speed During Trial". Times Now. 8 November 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  13. ↑ "PM Modi flags off 2 Amrit Bharat, 6 Vande Bharat Express trains in Ayodhya". Hindustan Times. 30 December 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  14. ↑ "PM Modi flags off new Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat trains from Ayodhya Dham Junction: Routes, features and all you need to know". News9. 30 December 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  15. 1 2 "PM Modi flags off 2 new Amrit Bharat, 6 Vande Bharat Express trains during Ayodhya visit; check routes & other details". The Times of India. 30 December 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  16. ↑ "Darbhanga–Anand Vihar Terminal Amrit Bharat Express". Indiarailinfo. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  17. ↑ "Malda Town–SMVT Bengaluru Amrit Bharat Express". Indiarailinfo. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
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