Ahmedabad: As part of Indian Railways’ initiative to provide affordable travel options through semi-high-speed trains, the newly introduced Amrit Bharat Express has undergone an official trial run on the busy Ahmedabad–Mumbai section of Western Railway, achieving speeds of up to 130 kmph. The trial was conducted in the presence of officials from the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO). With this development, Ahmedabad railway station is likely to emerge as a major hub for Amr...Read More

Ahmedabad: Following approval from the Railway Board, Indian Railways will conduct a high-speed confirmatory oscillograph car run of the new Amrit Bharat push–pull train on the Ahmedabad–Vadodara–Surat–Mumbai Central section on January 23 and 24, 2026. During the trial, the train will be operated at a maximum speed of 130 kmph to assess its performance and safety parameters under semi–high-speed conditions. The 22-coach non-AC LHB Amrit Bharat push–pull rake was delivered to Sabarm...Read More

Surat: In a major step towards enhancing passenger convenience and strengthening long-distance connectivity between Odisha and Gujarat, the Ministry of Railways has approved increasing the frequency of Train No. 19021/19022 Udhna–Brahmapur–Udhna Amrit Bharat Express from tri-weekly to daily service. This decision comes just a week after the earlier change on 19 November, when the train’s weekly service was upgraded to tri-weekly. However, due to overwhelming passenger demand—given tha...Read More

Surat: The first Amrit Bharat Express train from Gujarat, aimed at providing modern, safe and comfortable travel facilities to long-distance passengers at affordable fares, has seen huge demand since its launch. To accommodate this growing demand, the Railways have decided to increase the frequency of Train No. 19021/19022 Udhna–Brahmapur Amrit Bharat Express from weekly to tri-weekly starting tomorrow. Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 27, 2025, the service aims to streng...Read More

Surat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today flagged off the first-ever Amrit Bharat Train for Gujarat from Odisha. The inaugural run of the train, connecting Berhampur in Odisha and Udhna (Surat) in Gujarat, was flagged off from both stations, with Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw present in Surat. The Amrit Bharat Express is a technologically advanced train, designed to serve long-distance passengers with enhanced amenities, improved safety, and a modern travel experience at affordable fa...Read More

Surat: Gujarat is set to receive its first Amrit Bharat Train, which will connect the Diamond City, Surat, with the Silk City, Brahmapur in Odisha. The superfast express train, a non-AC sleeper service, will be launched soon. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today shared the route that the train will cover. In a tweet, Vaishnaw shared a map showing that after originating from Udhna station in Surat, the train will halt at Nandurbar, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Badnera, Wardha, Nagpur, Gondia, Raipur, ...Read More

Surat: Gujarat is set to receive its first Amrit Bharat Express, with preparations underway to introduce the superfast express train service before Diwali. According to officials, Indian Railways is finalizing plans to start a non-AC sleeper Amrit Bharat Express from Udhna in Surat. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently held a review meeting on railway development projects in Odisha, after which he stated that Indian Railways has achieved 100% electrification in the state, with 59 Amrit st...Read More

Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate 103 railway stations across India on Thursday, May 22, that have been revamped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Among these, 18 stations in Gujarat will also be inaugurated virtually by PM Modi. These include stations at Uttran, Kosamba Junction, Karamsad, Dakor, Derol, Samakhiali Junction, Hapa, Kanalus Junction, Jamwanthali, Morbi, Mithapur, Okha, Jamjodhpur, Limbdi, Palitana, Sihor Junction, Rajula Junction, and Mahuva. ...Read More

Vadodara: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate five newly redeveloped railway stations under the Vadodara division of Western Railway on Thursday, May 22, as part of the nationwide rollout of over 100 modernised stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS). Introduced two years ago, the ABSS seeks to transform over 1,300 stations across India into modern travel hubs with advanced passenger facilities and architecture that highlights local culture and heritage. The fiv...Read More