Bhopal-Bengaluru Amrit Bharat Express: A new Amrit Bharat Express train is expected to hit the tracks in July. Check out the route and other details here.
Bhopal-Bengaluru Amrit Bharat Express: In a new update to the modern Indian Railways, the Indian Railway authorities introduced the Amirit Bharat Express trains last year, and by the middle of next year, speculations are ripe that a new Amrit Bharat Express may connect two big capital cities of India. Yes, a new Bhopal-Bengaluru Amrit Bharat Express is on the cards and if things go right, the commuters of Bengaluru and Bhopal may soon start enjoying the services of the special train.
There has been a long-standing demand for trains covering Bhopal, Pune and Bengaluru. Currently, the Humsafar Express is one of the solutions for commuters and runs from Rani Kamlapati to Pune. Now, there is hope for a new Amrit Bharat Express service to Bengaluru. A senior railway official mentioned that this new train could be inaugurated in July, as per a report by Hari Bhumi.
Bhopal-Bengaluru Amrit Bharat Express: Route
The exact route details of the Bhopal-Bengaluru Amrit Bharat Express have not been announced yet, but as of this date, the train is expected to cover Bhopal, Pune and Bengaluru. Also, there are chances that the train may start in July.
About Amrit Bharat Express
The Amrit Bharat Express, which is classified as an LHB non-AC train, has a maximum permissible speed (MPS) of 130 km/h. However, the speed of the Amrit Bharat Trains is achievable only if the route sections meet the 130 km/h fitness criteria, which means that the trains would not be running with the MPS in normal day-to-day hours. Given that many Indian railway tracks currently do not meet the MPS standards, the Amrit Bharat train will mostly operate at a lower MPS, ranging from 100 to 110 km/h on various parts of the route.
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Amrit Bharat Express: Facilities Available
The brand new Amrit Bharat Express train has two different classes of service on offer, each with distinct features. To be specific, the non-AC coaches of the Amrit Bharat Express do not have air conditioning, on-board catering, or automatic doors, but what they do have are sealed gangways. Also, the Amrit Bharat Express has safety features, including CCTV cameras.
In contrast, AC coaches on the Amrit Bharat Express come with a variety of amenities, including air conditioning, on-board catering, automatic doors, and sealed gangways. Also, the Amrit Bharat Express has enhanced safety features, including CCTV cameras, smoke alarms, electrical fire safety systems, a centralised coach monitoring system, passenger voice communication, and disaster management lights.
Both classes provide electric outlets, bio-vacuum toilets, sensor-based water taps, and a passenger information system. However, the AC coaches offer additional comforts such as reclining seats, reading lights, foot-rests, onboard Wi-Fi, entertainment systems, and an odour control system.
