Bhuj–Barauni Amrit Bharat Express: New Superfast Train to Connect Gujarat with Bihar from October 30
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Gujarat is set to get another Amrit Bharat Express ahead of Diwali, with the Railway Board approving a new service between Bhuj and Barauni in Bihar. The 2,532-km route will connect four states and provide another rail option for passengers travelling between Gujarat and eastern India during the festive season.
The train, numbered 19427/19428, is likely to be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 30 during his visit to Gujarat.
Bhuj–Barauni Amrit Bharat Express to Run Three Days a Week
According to the Railway Board’s order, the service will operate three days a week using three Amrit Bharat train sets.
- Train No. 19427 (Bhuj–Barauni): It will depart from Bhuj at 5.30 pm every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday and arrive at Barauni at 4.05 am on the fourth day.
- Train No. 19428 (Barauni–Bhuj): It will leave Barauni at 11.55 pm every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and reach Bhuj at 1.15 pm on the fourth day.
Amrit Bharat Express Stops in Gujarat
The train will pass through Kutch and Saurashtra before heading towards central Gujarat. Its commercial stops in the state will include Anjar, Gopalpur, Samakhiali, Dhrangadhra, Viramgam, Ahmedabad, Nadiad and Godhra.
Watering facilities and Clean Train Station (CTS) services will also be available at Ahmedabad railway station.
Long List of Stops Across Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
Beyond Gujarat, the service will connect several stations across Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
The stops will include Ratlam, Bhawani Mandi, Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Gangapur City, Hindaun City, Bayana, Bharatpur, Mathura, Hathras, Kasganj, Ujhani, Budaun, Bareilly, Izzatnagar, Pilibhit, Puranpur, Mailani, Gola Gokarannath, Lakhimpur, Sitapur, Mohibullapur, Daliganj, Badshahnagar, Barabanki, Burhwal, Gonda, Balrampur, Barhni, Siddharth Nagar, Anand Nagar, Gorakhpur, Deoria Sadar, Siwan, Duraundha, Chhapra, Sonpur, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur and Samastipur.
Workers and Traders Expected to Benefit
Industrial centres in Kutch, Morbi, Ahmedabad and Vadodara employ large numbers of workers and traders from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. During Diwali and Chhath Puja, demand for long-distance train services on these routes often rises, with passengers facing heavy waiting lists.
The new Amrit Bharat Express is expected to offer another affordable travel option for passengers from lower- and middle-income groups travelling between Gujarat and eastern India.
