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Time of India
22-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
PM to flag off Amrit Bharat Exp tomorrow
1 2 3 4 5 6 Patna: PM Narendra Modi will flag off the state's second and country's third Amrit Bharat Express on April 24 through videoconferencing from Madhubani, along with four other passenger trains, including Namo Bharat Rapid Rail. The new semi-luxury non-AC sleeper Amrit Bharat train, which will run between Saharsa in Bihar and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) in Mumbai, aims to improve long-distance rail connectivity for passengers travelling between north Bihar and Mumbai. According to Samastipur divisional railway manager (DRM) Vinay Srivastava, the Amrit Bharat Express is a cost-effective yet modern travel option, featuring non-AC sleeper class coaches packed with enhanced safety and convenience features. "The train also includes a 'talk-back' facility, allowing passengers to communicate directly with the train manager in case of emergency — a first for sleeper class train in the country," he said. The train also comes equipped with improved suspension for better ride quality, stronger couplers for safer operations and energy-efficient lighting systems. "It is tailored especially for long-haul routes, providing a more comfortable and secure journey," the DRM said, adding that the Amrit Bharat Express will run weekly in the beginning. According to the ECR's chief public relations officer Saraswati Chandra, the launch marks the second Amrit Bharat train for Bihar after the Darbhanga-Anand Vihar Amrit Bharat Express, further fulfilling the railways' vision for enhanced connectivity and safer travel. "The PM will also flag off three other local passenger trains on the Bithan-Samastipur, Alauli-Saharsa and Saharsa-Pipra routes on the newly built tracks under the Samastipur division," he said.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Namo Bharat train to cut travel time on Patna-Jayanagar route by 2 hrs
1 2 Patna: Eastern India's first semi-high speed Namo Bharat rapid train from Jayanagar to Patna, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to flag off through videoconferencing from Madhubani on April 24, will cut down the travel time on the route by at least two hours. An ECR official said the fully air-conditioned Namo Bharat train , running at a maximum speed of 130-160km per hour, is scheduled to cover the distance between Jayanagar and Patna Junction in five hours and 30 minutes, way less than other passenger trains, which normally take seven hours and 30 minutes. Though the inaugural run will commence at 11.40am from Jayanagar, with the train reaching Patna at 6.30pm, via Madhubani (12.25pm), Sakri (12.55pm), Darbhanga (1.40pm), Samastipur (3pm), Barauni (4.15pm) and Mokama (5.15pm), according to East Central Railway's proposed time schedule for its regular run, it will leave Jayanagar at 5am and reach Patna the same day at 10.30am. On its return, it will leave Patna Junction at 6.05pm and reach Jayanagar at 11.02pm, sources said. The Namo Bharat train will run on all days, except Fridays from Patna and Saturdays from Jayanagar. The official added the fare chart is still being worked out. According to Samastipur divisional railway manager (DRM) Vinay Srivastava, nodal officers have been deployed at all critical places to coordinate with each other, ensuring a successful inaugural run, as five new trains will be flagged off by PM Modi from different places under his jurisdiction alone on April 24. Equipped with modern coaches, enhanced seating arrangement and state-of-the-art onboard facilities, Namo Bharat train is being projected as a transformative leap in passenger experience for the region. It is also expected to boost connectivity between Mithila region and the state capital, offering great convenience for commuters, including students and businessmen, the DRM said. Patna: Eastern India's first semi-high speed Namo Bharat rapid train from Jayanagar to Patna, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to flag off through videoconferencing from Madhubani on April 24, will cut down the travel time on the route by at least two hours. An ECR official said the fully air-conditioned Namo Bharat train, running at a maximum speed of 130-160km per hour, is scheduled to cover the distance between Jayanagar and Patna Junction in five hours and 30 minutes, way less than other passenger trains, which normally take seven hours and 30 minutes. Though the inaugural run will commence at 11.40am from Jayanagar, with the train reaching Patna at 6.30pm, via Madhubani (12.25pm), Sakri (12.55pm), Darbhanga (1.40pm), Samastipur (3pm), Barauni (4.15pm) and Mokama (5.15pm), according to East Central Railway's proposed time schedule for its regular run, it will leave Jayanagar at 5am and reach Patna the same day at 10.30am. On its return, it will leave Patna Junction at 6.05pm and reach Jayanagar at 11.02pm, sources said. The Namo Bharat train will run on all days, except Fridays from Patna and Saturdays from Jayanagar. The official added the fare chart is still being worked out. According to Samastipur divisional railway manager (DRM) Vinay Srivastava, nodal officers have been deployed at all critical places to coordinate with each other, ensuring a successful inaugural run, as five new trains will be flagged off by PM Modi from different places under his jurisdiction alone on April 24. Equipped with modern coaches, enhanced seating arrangement and state-of-the-art onboard facilities, Namo Bharat train is being projected as a transformative leap in passenger experience for the region. It is also expected to boost connectivity between Mithila region and the state capital, offering great convenience for commuters, including students and businessmen, the DRM said.
