Amrit Bharat Express
| Amrit Bharat Express | |
|---|---|
SMVT Bengaluru - Malda Town Amrit Bharat Express at SMVT Bengaluru | |
| Overview | |
| Service type | SuperFast Express Train |
| Status | Operational |
| First service | December 30, 2023 |
| Website | indianrail |
| Route | |
| Line(s) used | 3 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) |
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| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Other facilities | |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Amrit Bharat (trainset) |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification | Locomotives - 25 kV 50 Hz AC via Overhead line |
| Operating speed |
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| Average length | 23.54 m (77.2 ft) (each) and 22 coaches |
| Rake maintenance | Locomotives - |
The Amrit Bharat Express is a superfast express service operated by Indian Railways. It is a non-air-conditioned, low-cost, sleeper cum unreserved service connecting cities that are more than 800 km (500 mi) apart or take more than ten hours to travel with existing services.
The trainset consists of two locomotives on both the ends with a maximum operating speed of 110–130 km/h (68–81 mph). The train has a total of 22 coaches. The 22 coaches are divided into 20 coaches for passengers and 2 for parcels.
The train entered commercial service on 1 January 2024.