PM Modi flags off Odisha's first Amrit Bharat Express from Berhampur to Surat

The Ministry of Railways inaugurated the Amrit Bharat Express connecting Berhampur in Odisha with Udhna in Surat district of Gujarat. The train was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, alongside the unveiling of additional railway projects across Odisha, including a five-kilometre flyover in Sambalpur.

The weekly Amrit Bharat Express, designated Train Nos. 19021/19022, will operate from Udhna to Berhampur every Sunday starting October 5, and from Berhampur to Udhna every Monday starting October 6.

The train covers a distance of 1,708 kilometres, linking key cities and districts across five states of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.

Route and Commercial Stoppages

The train will stop at major junctions including Palasa, Vizianagaram, Rayagada, Titlagarh, Raipur, Nagpur, Bhusaval, and Nandurbar.

Additional commercial halts include Srikakulam Road, Bobbili, Parvatipuram, Muniguda, Kesinga, Kantabanji, Khariar Road, Mahasamund, Lakholi, Durg, Gondia, Wardha, Badnera, Akola, Malkapur, Jalgaon, Dharangaon, Amalner, Sindkheda, Dondaicha, Navapur, Vyara, and Bardoli.

Passengers from districts in Odisha such as Ganjam, Rayagada, Kalahandi, Balangir, and Nuapada, along with travellers from Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat, are expected to benefit from improved connectivity.

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Coach Composition and Passenger Facilities

The Amrit Bharat Express features 22 modern LHB coaches, including 11 General Second Class sitting coaches, eight Sleeper Class coaches, two Second Class-cum-luggage vans, and one pantry car.

Designed for enhanced passenger comfort and safety, the train incorporates energy-efficient technology, better seating arrangements, and modern onboard amenities.