Amrit Bharat Express is Indian Railways new train to make travel more comfortable and faster for the common peoples. Set to be flag off by PM Narendra Modi on 30th December 2023.
The Amrit Bharat trains have manufacture at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai.
The new Amrit Bharat Express is a push-pull train with 130 kmph speed potential that is expect to particularly benefit migrant labour force.
Amrit Bharat Express, earlier being call as Vande Sadharan, has Vande Bharat style aerodynamically design train in terms of looks.
But, unlike Vande Bharat trains, the Amrit Bharat Express is loco-hauled.
The Amrit Bharat Express train is a beautyfull sight in hues of orange and grey.
It has a WAP5 locomotive with 6,000 HP at each end of the train to allow for the “push-pull” operation of the train.
The biggest benefit of a push-pull train is faster acceleration which results in reduce travel time.
Amrit Bharat Express trains will have 22 coaches with a composition of 8 general second class coaches for unreserve passengers, 12 second class 3-tier sleeper coaches and two guard compartments.
There will be space for differently abled passengers and ladies in another, as per railway sources.
Features of Amrit Bharat Express Train
- Maximum permissible speed of 130 kmph
- Jerk free semi permanent couplers for smooth ride experience
- Zero discharge FRP modular toilet
- Faster acceleration for reduced travel time
- Aerodynamically designed WAP5 locomotives on both ends in push-pull configuration (concentrated power train set)
- Improved cushioned luggage rack
- Improved design light weight foldable snack table
- Mobile charger with suitable holder and foldable bottle holder
- Aesthetically pleasing and ergonomically designed seat and berth with improved colour blending
- Aerosol Based Fire suppression system in toilets and electrical cubicles
- Fully sealed gangways
- Radium illumination flooring strip
- Control couplers on end walls for push pull operation with locos at both ends of the train
Routes of Amrit Bharat Express Train
As we mention, PM Modi is expect to flag off two Amrit Bharat Express trains on 30th December 2023.
The first Amrit Bharat Express train is expect to run from Ayodhya in UP to Darbhanga in Bihar, as per report.
This is keeping in mind the significance of the two places associate with Lord Rama and goddess Sita.
The second Amrit Bharat Express train is likely to run on the Bengaluru to Malda route in South India.
