Nine Amrit Bharat Express Trains Connecting Assam and West Bengal with destinations across India to be Flagged Off Soon

Nearly two centuries after the inaugural train journey in India, Indian Railways has redefined mobility for millions who rely on trains as a daily necessity.

Key Highlights
- Nine Amrit Bharat Express trains are set to be flagged off soon, connecting Assam and West Bengal with destinations across India.
- These trains are part of the Amrit Bharat Express initiative, designed to modernize passenger services and expand connectivity.
- The new services will link the Northeast region (Assam) and Eastern India (West Bengal) to the length and breadth of the country, strengthening national integration.

About Amrit Bharat Express
- Introduced as a semi-high-speed train series, focused on affordable, comfortable, and efficient travel.
- Equipped with modern coaches, improved interiors, and enhanced passenger amenities.
- Aimed at boosting regional connectivity and supporting economic growth in under-served areas.

Strategic Importance
- For Assam & West Bengal: Greater access to major metros and industrial hubs.
- For Passengers: Faster travel, better comfort, and more reliable services.
- For Indian Railways: Reinforces the modernization drive under the Amrit Bharat Station and Express program.

Broader Impact
- Strengthens tourism and trade links between the Northeast and other regions.
- Supports the government’s vision of “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India) by improving infrastructure and connectivity.
- Symbolizes India’s push toward inclusive growth, ensuring remote regions are better integrated into the national transport network.

New Trains
1. Guwahati (Kamakhya) – Rohtak Amrit Bharat Express
2. Dibrugarh – Lucknow (Gomti Nagar) Amrit Bharat Express
3. New Jalpaiguri – Nagercoil Amrit Bharat Express
4. New Jalpaiguri – Tiruchirappalli Amrit Bharat Express
5. Alipurduar – SMVT Bengaluru Amrit Bharat Express
6. Alipurduar – Mumbai (Panvel) Amrit Bharat Express
7. Kolkata (Santragachi) – Tambaram Amrit Bharat Express
8. Kolkata (Howrah) – Anand Vihar Terminal Amrit Bharat Express
9. Kolkata (Sealdah) – Banaras Amrit Bharat Express

This flag-off is not just about new trains—it’s about bringing Assam and West Bengal closer to the rest of India, both economically and socially.