New Patna-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express To Be Launched on 18 July By PM Modi
The most awaited Patna-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express will soon be launched for common public. PM Modi is set to flag off the train on 18 July virtually. The new Amrit Bharat Express is a high-speed train with comfortable facilities available at affordable rates.
We have covered everything about the new Patna-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express in this article including the expected route, facilities and fare details. You can use the following Table of Contents to navigate as per your preference:
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PM Modi to Flag Off Train on 18 July
The Patna-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express will be virtually launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on through video conferencing. Two days after the flag-off, the train will be ready for normal operation from 20 July. The train will significantly reduce the travel time between Patna and Delhi and the other key stations which come within the expected route. There will be sleeper and general coaches unlike the AC coaches of Vande Bharat Train. But the facilities will be at par with the Vande Bharat series.
Top Speed, Journey Time
The Patna-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express will operate at a top speed of 130km/hr. The total travel time will be reduced by 10 hours. The distance between Patna & Delhi is approximately 1000 kilometres, so the travel time will be cut down. The journey will become very smooth for the passengers who currently suffer from longer travel times.
Sleeper Fare Around ₹1065
As we have already said that the Patna-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express will not have AC coaches so the ticket fare is even more affordable. Yet, the sleeper ticket cost will be higher than standard express trains given the facilities available in the Amrit Bharat Express. The expected cost is ₹1065 which is just 15–17% higher than usual ticket fares.
The slightly higher pricing for the sleeper ticket is due to the enhanced facilities like faster travel time, and modern safety features. But, the price for general passengers will be same as the standard rate. They can enjoy faster travel with the same amount of money.
Patna-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express Route
The Patna-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express is scheduled to stop at onle 12 important locations / stations. They following list denotes the expected route :
- Ara
- Buxar
- Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction (DDU)
- Mirzapur
- Prayagraj Junction
- Kanpur Central
- Etawah
- and other key stops which come in the route
These stoppages have a large influx of passengers especially from Bihar, Eastern UP, Kanpur and Prayagraj. Thus, they have been selected.
Danapur Division Will Handle Operations
The Patna-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express will be operate under the jurisdiction of Danapur Rail Division. According to the official information, 22-coach rake will arrive at Danapur yard by 16 July. The train will undergo final checking and trial run at the Danapur division itself. After thorough checks and trails, the train will be ready for inauguration on 18 July. After that, two days later, the train will begin regular operations and will be open for general passengers from 20 July.
Conclusion
The Patna-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express will give all the facilities at a very affordable rate. The train also offers speedy and smooth journeys for the passengers. It will benefit thousands of passengers who travel from Patna to Delhi or any where between the mentioned route.
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