Amrit Bharat Express to now have stoppage at Chheoki stn for Prayagraj passengers
Prayagraj: Travellers from Prayagraj will now have access to superfast
Amrit Bharat Express
, with the North Central Railway (NCR) allocating a scheduled halt at
Chheoki railway station
in the Prayagraj division, substantially improving the travel choices for the residents.
The train will begin its regular service on May 2, with its scheduled stop at Chheoki starting from May 3.
With this, travellers will enjoy direct connectivity to Saharsa, Pataliputra, Muzaffarpur and Samastipur. Moreover, those heading towards Mumbai via Nashik, Kalyan, and Thane will experience a more comfortable journey.
NCR's PRO, Ragini Singh, confirmed that Chheoki station was included in the regular weekly operations of Amrit Bharat Express (train numbers 11015/11016). Train number 11015 (Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Saharsa) will operate every Friday, while train number 11016 (Saharsa to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus) will run every Sunday.
The Amrit Bharat Express is part of Railways' 'Amrit Bharat 2.0' initiative, aimed at providing premium-like comfort at affordable prices.
Specially designed to cater to the middle-class and economically weaker sections, all coaches of this train are manufactured in India. The train boasts an attractive look, comfortable interiors, and a focus on providing a superior travel experience to the common man.
Significant advancements in safety and technology were incorporated into Amrit Bharat 2.0.
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