A Major Gift for Rail Passengers Between Bhagalpur and Gujarat Ahmedabad-Bhagalpur Weekly Amrit Bharat Express Commencing August 26; Complete Details on Route, Timings, and Coaches
Bhagalpur : Indian Railways has presented a monumental and historic gift to railway passengers in eastern Bihar and the Anga region. To make travel seamless and modern between Ahmedabad in Gujarat and the renowned silk city of Bhagalpur in Bihar, the railways has announced the operation of a new Amrit Bharat Express. According to the Railway Board notification, the clone special train previously operating between Ahmedabad and Patna has been regularized and extended up to Bhagalpur. This new train will commence its regular service starting August 26, 2026, from Ahmedabad and August 28, 2026, from Bhagalpur. The launch of this train will provide millions of passengers traveling between Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar with direct and comfortable rail connectivity.
Operational Days and Time Table
This weekly train will operate in both directions according to a fixed schedule:
Train No. 19423 (Ahmedabad to Bhagalpur): This train will depart from Ahmedabad every Wednesday at 06:30 PM and arrive in Bhagalpur at 06:40 AM on Friday, passing through various major stations.
Train No. 19424 (Bhagalpur to Ahmedabad): In the return direction, the train will depart from Bhagalpur every Friday at 04:45 PM and reach Ahmedabad at 05:25 AM on the third day, Sunday.
Journey Duration: Covering this long distance of approximately 1,976 kilometers, the train will take an average of 36 hours 10 minutes to 36 hours 15 minutes in both directions. The average speed of this train has been fixed at approximately 54.5 kilometers per hour.
Major Routes and Stoppages
The Ahmedabad-Bhagalpur Amrit Bharat Express will connect numerous vital states and cities across the country. En route, the train will halt at key stations including Chayapuri, Godhra, Dahod, Ratlam, Kota Junction, Sawai Madhopur, Idgah Agra, Tundla, Kanpur, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction (DDU), Buxar, Ara Junction, Danapur, Patna, Bakhtiyarpur, Mokama, Kiul, Abhaipur, Jamalpur, and Sultanganj (Ajgaivinath Dham). With scheduled stops at Kiul, Jamalpur, Sultanganj, and Ara Junction, local and regional passengers from surrounding districts will also reap the immense benefits of direct connectivity.
Modern Features and Coach Composition of Amrit Bharat Express
Equipped with modern amenities, this train utilizes special LHB (Linke Hofmann Busch) rakes to make passenger journeys exceptionally comfortable:
Total Coaches: The train will consist of a total of 22 modern coaches.
Coach Breakdown: It includes 11 Second Class Sleeper (LWSCNPP) coaches, 08 General Unreserved Second Class (LWSPP) coaches, 01 Pantry Car (LWCBPP), and 02 Guard/Divyangjan-cum-Luggage Vans (LSLRDPP).
Maintenance: The primary maintenance of this train will be conducted at Ahmedabad, while secondary maintenance will take place at Bhagalpur.
This upcoming Amrit Bharat Express between Ahmedabad and Bhagalpur will prove to be a boon for workers, traders, and ordinary citizens who travel regularly between Gujarat and Bihar for employment or other reasons. Initiated with modern amenities and improved route connectivity, this rail service will not only make journeys smoother but also save valuable time for passengers.
