बंगाल को कुल 7 नए अमृत भारत ट्रेनों का तोहफा, मोदी करेंगे उद्घाटन

 

पश्चिम बंगाल से और अधिक अमृत भारत एक्सप्रेस ट्रेनों का संचालन

 

कोलकाता, 12 जनवरी, 2026

 

माननीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेंद्र मोदी दिनांक 18.01.2026 को तीन नई अमृत भारत एक्सप्रेस ट्रेनों को हरी झंडी दिखाकर रवाना करेंगे, जिनका विवरण इस प्रकार है—

 

सांतरागाछी – तांबरम अमृत भारत एक्सप्रेस

हावड़ा – आनंद विहार अमृत भारत एक्सप्रेस

सियालदह – बनारस अमृत भारत एक्सप्रेस

अमृत भारत एक्सप्रेस एक नई पीढ़ी की ट्रेन है, जिसे किफायती, सुरक्षित एवं लंबी दूरी की अंतर-राज्यीय यात्रा के लिए शुरू किया गया है। आधुनिक एवं अत्याधुनिक सुविधाओं से सुसज्जित ये ट्रेनें यात्रियों को बेहतर आराम, सुविधा तथा उत्कृष्ट यात्रा अनुभव प्रदान करती हैं।

 

1) 16107/16108 तांबरम – सांतरागाछी – तांबरम अमृत भारत एक्सप्रेस

 

16107 तांबरम–सांतरागाछी अमृत भारत एक्सप्रेस प्रत्येक शुक्रवार को तांबरम से 15:30 बजे प्रस्थान करेगी तथा अगले दिन 20:15 बजे सांतरागाछी पहुँचेगी। वापसी दिशा में 16108 सांतरागाछी –तांबरम अमृत भारत एक्सप्रेस प्रत्येक शनिवार को सांतरागाछी से 23:55 बजे प्रस्थान करेगी तथा तीसरे दिन 10:00 बजे तांबरम पहुँचेगी।

 

यह ट्रेन निम्नलिखित स्टेशनों पर रुकेगी:

 

चेन्नई एग्मोर, सुलूरपेटा, नेल्लोर, ओंगोल, चिराला, तेनाली, विजयवाड़ा जं., एलुरु, राजमुंद्री, समलकोट, अनकापल्ली, दुव्वाडा, पेंदुर्ति, कोथावलासा, विजयनगरम, श्रीकाकुलम रोड, पलासा, ब्रह्मपुर, बालूगांव, खुर्दा रोड, भुवनेश्वर, कटक, जाजपुर केओंझर रोड, भद्रक, बालासोर एवं खड़गपुर।

 

2) 13065/13066 हावड़ा – आनंद विहार – हावड़ा अमृत भारत एक्सप्रेस

 

13065 हावड़ा–आनंद विहार अमृत भारत एक्सप्रेस प्रत्येक गुरुवार को हावड़ा से 23:10 बजे प्रस्थान करेगी तथा तीसरे दिन 02:50 बजे आनंद विहार पहुँचेगी।

वापसी दिशा में 13066 आनंद विहार–हावड़ा अमृत भारत एक्सप्रेस प्रत्येक शनिवार को आनंद विहार से 05:15 बजे प्रस्थान करेगी तथा अगले दिन 10:50 बजे हावड़ा पहुँचेगी।

 

यह ट्रेन निम्नलिखित स्टेशनों पर रुकेगी:

 

आसनसोल, दुर्गापुर, बर्द्धमान, बैंडेल, पं. दीन दयाल उपाध्याय, भभुआ रोड, सासाराम, डेहरी ऑन सोन, अनुग्रह नारायण रोड, गया, कोडरमा, पारसनाथ, नेताजी सुभाष चंद्र बोस गोमो, धनबाद, वाराणसी, जौनपुर सिटी, सुल्तानपुर, महाराजा बिजली पासी (निहालगढ़), लखनऊ, शाहजहाँपुर, बरेली, मुरादाबाद, गजरौला, हापुड़ एवं गाजियाबाद।

 

3) 22588/22587 बनारस – सियालदह – बनारस अमृत भारत एक्सप्रेस

 

22588 बनारस–सियालदह अमृत भारत एक्सप्रेस प्रत्येक रविवार, मंगलवार एवं शुक्रवार को बनारस से 22:10 बजे प्रस्थान करेगी तथा अगले दिन 09:55 बजे सियालदह पहुँचेगी। वापसी दिशा में 22587 सियालदह–बनारस अमृत भारत एक्सप्रेस प्रत्येक सोमवार, बुधवार एवं शनिवार को सियालदह से 19:30 बजे प्रस्थान करेगी तथा अगले दिन 07:20 बजे बनारस पहुँचेगी।

 

यह ट्रेन निम्नलिखित स्टेशनों पर रुकेगी:

 

पं. दीन दयाल उपाध्याय, पटना, जसीडीह

, मधुपुर, आसनसोल एवं दुर्गापुर।

 

MORE AMRIT BHARAT EXPRESS TRAINS

TO RUN FROM WEST BENGAL

 

Kolkata, 12th January, 2026

 

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will flag off new Amrit Bharat Express trains on 18.01.2026 viz, Santragachi – Tambaram Amrit Bharat Expres, Howrah – Anand Vihar Amrit Bharat Express and Sealdah – Banaras Amrit Bharat Express.

 

Amrit Bharat Express is a new generation train introduced for affordable, safe and long distance inter-state travel. Designed with modern, state-of-the-art amenities, the Amrit Bharat Express trains ensure enhanced passenger comfort, convenience and a superior travel experience.

 

1) 16107/16108 Tambaram – Santragachi – Tambaram Amrit Bharat Express

16107 Tambaram-Santragachi Amrit Bharat Express will leave Tambaram every Friday at 15:30 hrs and will reach Santragachi at 20:15 hrs, the next day. In the return direction, 16108 Santragachi – Tambaram Amrit Bharat Express will leave Santragachi every Saturday at 23:55 hrs and will arrive Tambaram at 10:00 hrs, the third day.

The train will have stoppages at Chennai Egmore, Sulerpeta, Nellore, Ongole, Chirala, Tenali, Vijayawada Jn, Eluru, Rajahmundry, Samalkot, Anakapalle, Duvvada, Pendurti, Kothavalasa, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam Road, Palasa, Brahmapur, Balugaon, Khurda Road. Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Jajpur Keonjhar Road, Bhadrak, Balasore and Kharagpur

 

2) 13065/13066 Howrah – Anand Vihar – Howrah Amrit Bharat Express

13065 Howrah-Anand Vihar Amrit Bharat Express will leave Howrah every Thursday at 23:10 hrs and will reach Anand Vihar at 02:50 hrs, the third day. In the return direction, 13066 Anand Vihar – Howrah Amrit Bharat Express will leave Anand Vihar every Saturday at 05:15 hrs and will arrive Howrah at 10:50 hrs, the next day.

The train will have stoppages at Asansol, Durgapur, Barddhaman, Bandel, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, Bhabua Road, Sasaram, Dehri On Son, Anugraha Narayan Road, Gaya, Koderma, Parasnath, NSCB Gomoh, Dhanbad, Varanasi, Jaunpur City, Sultanpur, Maharaja Bijli Pasi (Nihalgarh), Lucknow, Shahjahanpur, Bareilly, Moradabad, Gajraula, Hapur and Ghaziabad

3) 22588/22587 Banaras – Sealdah – Banaras Amrit Bharat Express

22588 Banaras-Sealdah Amrit Bharat Express will leave Banaras every Sunday, Tuesday and Friday at 22:10 hrs and will reach Sealdah at 09:55 hrs, the next day. In the return direction, 22587 Sealdah- Banaras Amrit Bharat Express will leave Sealdah every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 19:30 hrs and will arrive Banaras at 07:20 hrs, the next day.

The train will have stoppages at Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, Patna, Jasidih, Madhupur, Asansol and Durgapur

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Amrit Bharat Express Trains Driving West Bengal’s Next Rail Revolution

Indian Railways’ growth story has often been told through iconic landmarks, high-speed ambitions and marquee inaugurations. Yet, the true measure of a national transport system lies in how consistently it serves the everyday traveller. The Amrit Bharat Express trains are an affordable and reliable Rail connectivity, linking far-off regions often separated by geography and opportunity.

 

Conceived as a special offering of the Amrit Kaal, the Amrit Bharat Express brings seamless, non-AC long-distance travel to the common passenger at fares of less than ₹500 per thousand kilometres. For millions who depend on Indian Railways for work, education and livelihood, it offers modern facilities without the burden of high fares.

 

Amrit Bharat Express trains emphasise comfort and seamless Rail connectivity for its passengers. Their design reflects a new approach to Rail travel, one that prioritises passenger convenience, energy efficiency and environmental responsibility. As an indigenous train, Amrit Bharat Express also strengthens the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat, showcasing home-grown engineering aligned with India’s operational needs.

 

Speaking at the launch of the service, the Prime Minister described the Amrit Bharat Express as the country’s latest modern train, following the Vande Bharat Express and Namo Bharat Rapid Rail. Together, the three represent a broader transformation underway in Indian Railways, one that is now translating into tangible benefits for everyday passengers across regions. On the 17th and 18th January, the Nation will see a leap in this journey of modernisation with the launch of Amrit Bharat Sleeper trains. With an aerodynamic design and the capability to run at speeds of up to 180 kmph, these world-class trains will reduce travel time for long-distance journeys.

 

Till now, 30 Amrit Bharat Express train services have been operating in the country since the service was first launched in December 2023. On 17th January 2026, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will flag off a series of Amrit Bharat Express trains from West Bengal to different parts of the country. Tentative names of Amrit Bharat Express trains announced for West Bengal are:

 

1. New Jalpaiguri – Nagercoil Amrit Bharat Express

2. New Jalpaiguri – Tiruchirappalli Amrit Bharat Express

3. Alipurduar – Bengaluru Amrit Bharat Express

4. Alipurduar – Mumbai (Panvel) Amrit Bharat Express

 

Stretching from the sub-Himalayan foothills in West Bengal to the southern tip of the country in Tamil Nadu, the New Jalpaiguri – Nagercoil Amrit Bharat Express will traverse multiple linguistic, cultural and economic zones. For migrant workers, students, traders and families, it is set to become a dependable link.

 

Equally significant is the New Jalpaiguri – Tiruchirappalli Amrit Bharat Express, which links North Bengal with central Tamil Nadu’s educational and manufacturing centres. By offering a direct and affordable option on a corridor traditionally dependent on fragmented connections, the service simplifies long-distance travel for thousands who routinely travel between eastern India and the south.

 

Similarly, the Alipurduar – Bengaluru Amrit Bharat Express will strengthen links between the Dooars region in West Bengal and the southern industrial ecosystem in Karnataka. Alipurduar’s strategic location near international borders and forested terrain has often translated into isolation. A direct Amrit Bharat Express to Bengaluru will serve as an economic and social link for the people of the region.

 

Completing this eastern arc is the Alipurduar – Mumbai (Panvel) Amrit Bharat Express, which reflects east-west integration. Mumbai remains India’s most established commercial centre, while Panvel is emerging as a major transit and logistics hub. For business passengers from North Bengal and adjoining regions, a direct, comfortable train to Panvel, Mumbai, will reduce travel uncertainty at affordable fares.

 

From a technical perspective, the Amrit Bharat Express places strong emphasis on safety and passenger comfort. Semi-automatic couplers reduce noise and jolts during coupling operations, while deformation tubes help absorb impact in the event of accidents. Push-pull technology enhances operational efficiency and performance.

 

Passenger-focused features include foldable snack tables, mobile and bottle holders, radium floor strips, comfortable seating and improved berths. Toilets are equipped with electro-pneumatic flushing systems, automatic soap dispensers and fire suppression mechanisms, with special provisions for divyangjan passengers. Fast charging points for every passenger and a pantry car further enhance long-distance travel comfort.

 

With a focus on operational reliability and affordability, these modern trains cater to the largest segment of Indian Railways’ passengers, those who travel far, often and out of necessity. By directly linking New Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar with Nagercoil, Tiruchirappalli, Panvel (Mumbai) and Bengaluru, Indian Railways is underlining its role as the Lifeline of the Nation.