Seven New Trains, Including Three Amrit Bharat Express Services, for Bihar: All You Need to Know

Patna: Indian Railways has rolled out seven new trains for Bihar on 29 September to enhance passenger connectivity within the state and to major destinations across India.

The services, operated by the East Central Railway (ECR) zone, include three long-distance Amrit Bharat Express trains and four intra-state passenger trains.

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the new services from Patna Junction, with Vaishnaw joining the event virtually.

“Starting from tomorrow, three new Amrit Bharat Express trains will begin operations,” Vaishnaw announced on X, noting that these additions bring the nationwide total of Amrit Bharat Express services to 30.

Full List of New Trains

Amrit Bharat Express Services

• Muzaffarpur–Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express (15293/15294): Weekly service linking Muzaffarpur to Hyderabad, departing Muzaffarpur every Tuesday and Charlapalli every Thursday, with 24 stops including Hajipur, Danapur, Ara, Buxar, Manikpur, Satna and Peddapalli.
• Darbhanga–Madar (Ajmer) Amrit Bharat Express (19623/19624): Weekly train with 31 stops, including Kamtaul, Kanpur Central and Tundla. Departs Madar every Friday at 9:15 pm, arriving Darbhanga Saturday 12:45 pm; return every Sunday 4:15 am, arriving Monday 1:20 pm.
• Chhapra–Anand Vihar Terminal Amrit Bharat Express (15133/15134): Connects Bihar to Delhi via Siwan, Thawe, Gorakhpur, Gonda, Barabanki and Kanpur Central.

Intra-State Passenger Trains

• Danapur–Jhajha Fast Passenger (53204/53203): Six days a week (except Sunday) from 1 October, with 22 LHB coaches and 22 stops including Patna, Rajendranagar Terminal, Mokama, Kiul and Jamui.
• Patna–Buxar Fast Passenger (53201/53202): Six days a week (except Sunday) from 1 October, halting at seven stations including Danapur, Ara and Raghunathpur.
• Patna–Nawadah DEMU Passenger (75272/75271): Six days a week (except Sunday) from 1 October, stopping at 21 stations such as Sheikhpura, Barbigha, Biharsarif and Punpun.
• Patna–Islampur DEMU Passenger (75274/75273): Six days a week (except Sunday) from 1 October, stopping at 19 stations including Punpun, Fazalchak, Hilsa and Khorampur.

Timings, fares and booking details are available on the IRCTC portal and the Indian Railways website.

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