Indian Railways Introduces 7 Amrit Bharat Express Trains from West Bengal

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Fri, Jan 16, 01:04 AM IST

West Bengal is set to play a bigger role in India’s rail network with the launch of seven new Amrit Bharat Express trains, further strengthening interstate connectivity and affordable long-distance travel.
 

Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off these trains, marking an important step towards modernising passenger rail services while keeping travel economical for millions.
 

The Amrit Bharat Express is designed for non-AC sleeper-class travel, offering improved seating, modern interiors, enhanced safety features, and better riding comfort, making it ideal for students, migrant workers, families, and long-distance travellers.
 

New Routes Connecting Bengal to Key Indian States:
 

• New Jalpaiguri ↔ Tiruchchirappalli (Tamil Nadu)

• New Jalpaiguri ↔ Nagercoil (Tamil Nadu)

• Alipurduar ↔ SMVT Bengaluru (Karnataka)

• Alipurduar ↔ Mumbai (Maharashtra)

• Santragachi ↔ Tambaram (Tamil Nadu)

• Howrah ↔ Delhi

• Sealdah ↔ Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)
 

These routes directly connect North Bengal, South Bengal, and the Kolkata metropolitan region with major economic, cultural, educational, and industrial hubs across India, enhancing mobility, tourism, and people-to-people connections.

 

For West Bengal, this means:
 

  • Stronger interstate connectivity
  • Affordable long-distance rail travel
  • Boost to tourism, trade, and employment
  • Better access to metros and southern India

 

As Bengal continues to strengthen its infrastructure backbone, initiatives like the Amrit Bharat Express highlight how railways remain central to inclusive growth and national integration.