Overview
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the four new non-AC Amrit Bharat Express trains from Motihari, extending modern rail service in eastern India.
- With five originating services, Bihar now leads all states in Amrit Bharat deployments ahead of assembly elections.
- The Rajendra Nagar–New Delhi route spans 998 km in 16 hours 20 minutes, halting at eight stations and operating daily from July 31 (outbound) and August 1 (return).
- Each train consists of eight Sleeper coaches, eleven General coaches, two luggage-cum-brake vans and a pantry car, all equipped with mobile charging points, bio-vacuum toilets and ergonomic seating.
- The Ministry of Railways plans to produce 100 additional Amrit Bharat rakes under the Make in India initiative to expand affordable long-distance connectivity.