Amrit Bharat Express 3.0: Good news for railway passengers. During festival periods, securing train tickets for the journey home presents significant difficulties for travellers, especially those heading from Delhi to Bihar, where congestion intensifies during Chhath Puja.

Amrit Bharat Express 3.0 AC Launched

In response to this problem, Indian Railways has introduced a new service. The Amrit Bharat Express 3.0, the nation’s inaugural special train of its kind, now runs between Delhi and Patna. Notably, this service marks the first time both AC and non-AC coaches are included on the same train, offering options to suit passengers with different budgets.

Full configuration: 22 total coaches

The Amrit Bharat Express 3.0 comes equipped with 22 coaches, each catering to diverse passenger requirements. Included are six third AC coaches, two second AC, and one first AC coach. Alongside these, there are six sleeper coaches and four general class coaches. Additional facilities comprise a pantry car for on-board catering, a power car, a dedicated coach for disabled travellers, and a brake van for the guard.

Delhi-Patna route launches Amrit Bharat 3.0

Chhath Puja brings a surge in the number of people travelling towards Bihar. To accommodate this seasonal spike, Indian Railways operated this special service from New Delhi Railway Station to Patna during the night between November 11th and 12th. The intention is to manage the heightened traffic between Delhi and Bihar at festival time, providing more travel choices for passengers.

Special arrangements by Railways for Chhath Puja

The volume of passengers heading to Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern Uttar Pradesh increases greatly during Chhath Puja, resulting in crowded conditions at Delhi’s Anand Vihar and other central railway stations. By introducing this train, the railways are taking an important measure to expand travel options and manage the influx. Their objective is to accommodate the extra passenger load during the festival and help people return home with enhanced amenities.

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Enhanced facilities for a more comfortable journey

Compared to earlier versions of the Amrit Bharat, this train has been upgraded with a range of new features. Passengers benefit from improved seating arrangements and a superior suspension system, which will lessen the jolts felt on long trips.
Passengers will also find modern toilets and charging points for mobile devices on board. The implementation of push-pull technology allows both the front and rear engines to provide acceleration, a feature intended to enhance the train’s performance and ensure a smoother travel experience.