Poll-bound Bihar set to welcome 11th Amrit Bharat Express - Full route and train schedule

Currently, there are 11 Amrit Bharat Express trains operating on the Indian railway network, with 10 of them connected to Bihar.

Bihar is all set to welcome another Amrit Bharat Express train, which will become the 11th train of this modern fleet to either originate from or pass through the state, The Indian Express reported.

The addition of this train aims to further enhance rail connectivity across Bihar, just ahead of the assembly elections scheduled later this year. Currently, there are 11 Amrit Bharat Express trains operating on the Indian railway network, with 10 of them connected to Bihar.

These trains are designed to offer a travel experience similar to the premium Vande Bharat Express, but are specifically designed to provide affordable and high-quality service for passengers from lower and lower-middle income category.

New train to connect Bihar and Rajasthan

The upcoming Amrit Bharat Express will connect Bihar with Rajasthan, running between Darbhanga in Bihar and Madar Junction (Ajmer) in Rajasthan. Initially, the Ministry of Railways plans to operate the train on a weekly schedule, ensuring accessibility for passengers traveling between these regions.

Recently, on September 15, 2025, new Amrit Bharat Express began its inaugural journey from Saharsa Junction to Cheharta (Amritsar). The train consists of 22 coaches, including Sleeper and General Class.

Existing Amrit Bharat Express trains from Bihar

• Darbhanga-Anand Vihar Amrit Bharat Express (15557/15558)
• Saharsa-Lokmanya Tilak Amrit Bharat Express (11015/11016)
• Rajendranagar-New Delhi Amrit Bharat Express (22361/22362)
• Bapudham Motihari-Anand Vihar Amrit Bharat Express (15567/15568)
• Darbhanga-Gomtinagar Amrit Bharat Express (15561/15562)
• Malda Town-Gomtinagar Amrit Bharat Express (13435/13436)
• Sitamarhi-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express (14047/14048)
• Gaya-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express (13697/13698)
• Jogbani-Erode-Jogbani Amrit Bharat Express (16602/16601)
• Saharsa-Cheharta (Amritsar)-Saharsa Amrit Bharat Express (14627/14628)

Amrit Bharat trains come with several upgraded features for a safer and more comfortable journey. These include semi-automatic couplers, modular toilets, fire detection systems, emergency talk-back features, EP assisted brakes, new seats and berths, redesigned pantry cars, continuous lighting, charging sockets with mobile holders, and more.

The trains also ensure better safety with strong pillars, partitions, gangways, and external emergency lights, providing a world-class travel experience for passengers.