What is Amrit Bharat Express? Exclusive sneak peek into Indian Railways’ new train with sleeper, unreserved general coaches for aam aadmi

Amrit Bharat Express is Indian Railways new offering to make train travel more comfortable and faster for the aam aadmi. Set to be flagged off by PM Narendra Modi on December 30, the new Amrit Bharat Express is a push-pull train with 130 kmph speed potential that is expected to particularly benefit migrant labour force.
Amrit Bharat Express, earlier being called Vande Sadharan, has Vande Bharat style aerodynamically designed locomotives in terms of looks.However, unlike Vande Bharat trains, the Amrit Bharat Express is loco-hauled.
The new Amrit Bharat Express train is an eye-catching sight in hues of orange and grey. It has a WAP5 locomotive with 6,000 HP at each end of the train to allow for the “push-pull” operation of the train. The biggest benefit of a push-pull train is faster acceleration which results in reduced travel time.
Amrit Bharat Express: Top facts & exclusive images
Amrit Bharat Express trains will have 22 coaches with a composition of 8 general second class coaches for unreserved passengers, 12 second class 3-tier sleeper coaches and two guard compartments. There will be space for differently abled passengers and ladies in another, railway sources told TOI.

The Amrit Bharat trains have been manufactured at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai. In an earlier interaction with TOI, ICF GM BG Mallya had said that the Amrit Bharat trains will make train travel experience for non-AC passengers more comfortable. He also highlighted the sealed gangways and better toilet facilities in the Amrit Bharat Express.
Amrit Bharat Express routes
PM Modi is expected to flag off two Amrit Bharat Express trains on December 30. The first Amrit Bharat Express train is expected to run from Ayodhya in UP to Darbhanga in Bihar, as reported by TOI earlier. This is keeping in mind the significance of the two places associated with Lord Rama and goddess Sita.
The second Amrit Bharat Express train is likely to run on the Bengaluru to Malda route in South India.

Amrit Bharat Express: FAQs Answered

What is Amrit Bharat Express?
Amrit Bharat Express is a new Indian Railways train which runs on the push-pull operation with locomotives at each end.
What routes does Amrit Bharat Express run on?
Amrit Bharat Express is initially expected to run on two routes; Ayodhya to Darbhanga and Bengaluru to Malda.
What is the coach composition of Amrit Bharat Express?
Amrit Bharat Express is a new train for the aam aadmi. It has 22 non-AC coaches; 12 sleeper second class 3-tier coaches, 8 general class coaches for unreserved passengers and 2 guard cabins.
When will Amrit Bharat Express trains begin service?
PM Narendra Modi is expected to flag off the first two Amrit Bharat Express trains on December 30, 2023.
Is Amrit Bharat Express different from Vande Sadharan?
Amrit Bharat Express, made for the common man, is a non-AC train with some features of the Vande Bharat Express. It was initially called Vande Sadharan at the design stage.