Amrit Bharat Express

Amrit Bharat Express
An Amrit Bharat Express
Overview
Service typeSuperFast Express Train
StatusOperational
First serviceDecember 30, 2023 (2023-12-30)
Websiteindianrail.gov.in
Route
Line used27 (Operational)
06 (To Be Commissioned)
On-board services
Classes
  • Sleeper Class (SL)
  • General Unreserved (GS)
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Other facilities
Technical
Rolling stockAmrit Bharat (trainset)
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationLocomotives - 25 kV 50 Hz AC via overhead line
Operating speed
  • 130 km/h (81 mph) (maximum)
  • 160 km/h (99 mph) (design)
Average length23.54 m (77.2 ft) (each) and 22 coaches
Rake maintenanceLocomotives - Zonal various sheds
Coaches - Zonal various coaching depots

The Amrit Bharat Express is a superfast express service operated by Indian Railways. It is a non-air-conditioned, low-cost, sleeper and 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.