Newly inaugurated passenger trains in Bihar to enhance connectivity, tourism
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flag off new trains in Bihar aimed at strengthening Bihar’s connectivity with different parts of the country, particularly with Telangana, Rajasthan, and Delhi. Total Amrit Bharat Express services rise to 30 across country with 26 services in Bihar.
Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, today flagged off a total of seven new trains in Bihar, including three Amrit Bharat Express trains. These new trains will provide a new dimension to connectivity in Bihar and offer passengers enhanced travel services. With the inauguration of these new trains, Bihar now has a total of 26 Amrit Bharat Express services operational out of the 30 services, running across the country.
The Muzaffarpur–Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express is the first Amrit Bharat train from Muzaffarpur to South India, while the Chhapra–Anand Vihar Amrit Bharat Express became the sixth Amrit Bharat train from Bihar to Delhi.
This state-of-the-art indigenous train will provide passengers with a fast, safe, and comfortable travel experience. These trains will strengthen Bihar’s connectivity with different parts of the country, particularly North and South India. Their operations will boost economic activities in the state and create new opportunities in tourism, trade, and employment.
During the occasion, speaking via video conference, the Union Minister said that the pace of development in Bihar is such that the state is set to emerge as a golden state in the near future. These trains will provide a new level of connectivity in Bihar, enhancing convenience for passengers and accelerating the state’s overall development. The Minister noted that earlier, the annual railway budget for Bihar was only around INR 1,000 crore before 2014, whereas today it stands at about INR 10,000 crore. He said PM Modi has presented a significant vision for Bihar’s development, with projects worth around INR 1 lakh crore underway in Bihar. He also said the state’s railway network has been fully electrified, and 1,899 km of new track has been laid.
Developed by Indian Railways, the Amrit Bharat Express has become a symbol of modernisation in the country’s railway system. The train is not just a fast and affordable travel option, but it also comes equipped with advanced features such as semi-automatic couplers, fire detection systems, sealed gangways, and talk-back units.
This marks an important step towards realising the vision of “Viksit Bihar Se Viksit Bharat” (Developed India through a Developed Bihar).
Union Minister Vaishnaw added that work is ongoing on several other projects, and planning for additional projects is underway. Currently, 13 Amrit Bharat Express trains i.e. 26 services are operating in Bihar, covering 42 stops across 25 districts. In addition, 10 pairs of trains (20 services) of Vande Bharat services cover 28 districts. The state also has Namo Bharat Rapid Rail services in operation.
These new trains originating from Bihar will make travel across different regions of the state more convenient, boosting economic and social activities.
