Indian Railways to Introduce New Amrit Bharat Express Between Bhuj and Barauni
Indian Railways has approved a new Amrit Bharat Express between Bhuj in Gujarat and Barauni in Bihar, strengthening long-distance passenger connectivity across Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
The new service will cover approximately 2,532 kilometres and operate three days a week in each direction. It will provide an additional rail option for passengers travelling between western and eastern India and connect several important cities and regions along its route.
Three-Day-a-Week Service
The 19427 Bhuj–Barauni Amrit Bharat Express will depart Bhuj at 5:30 PM and reach Barauni at 4:05 AM on the third day.
In the return direction, 19428 Barauni–Bhuj Amrit Bharat Express will depart Barauni at 11:55 PM and arrive at Bhuj at 1:15 PM on the third day.
The Bhuj–Barauni service will operate on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, while the Barauni–Bhuj service will operate on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Major Benefit for Rajasthan
The new train will provide important connectivity for passengers in Rajasthan, with commercial stoppages planned at Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Gangapur City and Bharatpur.
These stations will give passengers in the region an additional direct rail option towards destinations in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The service is expected to improve travel options for passengers moving between major cities as well as towns located along the route.
Important Stations on the Route
The train will serve several important stations across the four states. The planned stoppages include Samakhiali, Ahmedabad, Ratlam, Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Gangapur City, Bharatpur, Mathura, Hathras, Bareilly, Izzatnagar, Pilibhit, Lakhimpur, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Siwan, Chhapra, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur and Samastipur, among others.
The extensive route will connect major railway centres in western and northern India while improving passenger access to destinations in Bihar.
Strengthening Western-Eastern Rail Connectivity
The Bhuj–Barauni Amrit Bharat Express will create an additional long-distance passenger connection between western Gujarat and northern Bihar, passing through key areas of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
With a route of around 2,532 kilometres, the service will facilitate passenger movement across four states and provide an alternative travel option for people travelling for employment, education, business and other purposes.
The new train is also expected to strengthen connectivity between important railway hubs such as Ahmedabad, Ratlam, Kota, Mathura, Bareilly, Gorakhpur and Muzaffarpur.
The introduction of the three-day-a-week service is part of the expansion of Amrit Bharat Express connectivity across the Indian Railways network. By linking Bhuj with Barauni, the new service will further strengthen rail connectivity between the western and eastern parts of the country while benefiting passengers along the route.
