Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched six new Vande Bharat Express trains from Ayodhya on December 30, 2023. Along with it, the PM also launched 2 Amrit Bharat Express trains.
Newly Launched Vande Bharat Express Trains
- 36th Vande Bharat Express
Route - Jalna (J) – Mumbai CSMT (CSMT)
Duration - 06h 50m
Distance - 436 KM
- 37th Vande Bharat Express
Route - Amritsar (ASR) – Delhi Junction (DLI)
Duration - 05h 20m
Distance - 448 KM
- 38th Vande Bharat Express
Route - Mangaluru Central (MAJN) –Madgaon (MAO)
Duration - 04h 35m
Distance - 319 KM
- 39th Vande Bharat Express
Route - Coimbatore (CBE) – Bengaluru Cantonment (BNC)
Duration - 06h 20m
Distance - 375 KM
- 40th Vande Bharat Express
Route - SMVD Katra (SVDK) – New Delhi (NDLS)
Duration - 08h 00m
Distance - 655 KM
- 41st Vande Bharat Express
Route - Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) – Ayodhya Cantonment (AYC)
Duration - 08h 20m
Distance - 628 km
The coaches are air-conditioned and have two seating options, Chair Car and Executive Chair Car. The seats are like in aeroplanes, with 2-3 seats in Chair Cars and 2-2 seats in Executive Chair Cars. The fare covers onboard food service with both veg and non-veg options. The Vande Bharat services have improved by having a fully sealed gangway (also known as Vestibules or inter-coach pathways) that prevents dust and noise from coming in and semi-permanent couplers that make the travel smooth and shock-free.
The service also has onboard Wi-Fi and an infotainment system, as well as electric outlets and reading lights. The train has features like automatic doors, smoke alarms, CCTV cameras, an odour control system, bio-vacuum toilets, and sensor-based water taps. All windows have roller blinds, and overhead racks store luggage.
Newly Launched Amrit Bharat Express Trains
- 1st Amrit Bharat Express
Route - Darbhanga (DBG) – Ayodhya (AY) - Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT)
Duration - 21hrs 35mins
Distance - 1,137 KM
- 2nd Amrit Bharat Express
Route - Malda Town (MLDT) – SMVT Bengaluru ()
Duration - 42hrs 10mins
Distance - 2,247 KM
The Indian railways launched a non-AC Amrit Bharat Express train. Sleepers and general coaches for long-distance travel were part of these non-AC trains. With time these trains will replace Antyodaya Express, Jan Sadharan Express and LHB-coach trains.
Out of the 22 coaches in this express train, 12 are Non-AC Sleeper Class (SL), 8 are General Unreserved Class (GS/UR), and 2 are Luggage Coaches (EOGs). A sealed gangway connects the coaches, ensuring safety and minimizing noise and vibrations. The coaches also have modern features such as CCTV Cameras, bio-vacuum toilets, sensor-based water taps, a passenger information system, electric outlets, LED lights, and sleek fans and switches. Additionally, every seat has a mobile charging point.
If you want to take a journey in any of the Vande Bharat trains, you can use our special code - VB200 to get discounts on booking your train tickets.
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