Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, is all set to inaugurate two significant new trains on April 24 — a non-AC Amrit Bharat and the 16-coach Namo Bharat Rapid Rail. Patna is expanding its connectivity with major cities, offering more affordable options for city passengers.
Amrit Bharat: Saharsa to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Mumbai
The new Amrit Bharat Express will be Bihar’s second service and third in the country. This non-AC sleeper train will connect Saharsa with Mumbai via Hajipur, Madhubani, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay, and Bhusaval. It will benefit middle-class and economically weaker sections due to its cost-effectiveness, and the travel will be charged around ₹450 for 1,000 km. Modern amenities like fire detection are the cherry on top.
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Foldable snack tables, bottle holders, mobile holders, and sealed gangways with radium-lit flooring
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, electro-pneumatic flushing, and automatic soap dispensers.
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real-time monitoring of wheels and bearings through the Onboard Condition Monitoring System (OCBD)
Namo Bharat Rapid Rail: Jaynagar to Patna
Another significant train, Namo Bharat Rapid Rail, will
This fully air-conditioned train can accommodate 2000 passengers. It can also house 1000 more passengers who can stand using poles, straps and handrails to maintain balance when the train runs.
The Railway Ministry has reviewed several modern features available in Namo Bharat Rapid Rail. These include:
- Ergonomically designed seats
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Type C and Type A charging sockets
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Fully air-conditioned cabins
- Modular interiors
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Ejector-based vacuum evacuation toilets
Prime Minister, Modi, will inaugurate both these trains via videoconferencing from
Ejector-based vacuum evacuation toilets
Prime Minister, Modi, will inaugurate both these trains via videoconferencing from Madhubani. With this rollout, Bihar is bridging affordability and modernity, making long-distance a safer and faster endeavor.




