There is welcome news for rail travellers in Bihar. The state is set to receive another Amrit Bharat Express, this one connecting Danapur in Bihar directly to Pune in Maharashtra. The Union Railway Minister will flag off the service on Wednesday, 17 June. Along its route, the train will pass through several key stations in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. The Central Railway has shared all the essential details about the service.
Departure Days and Timings
Train number 11431, the Pune-Danapur Amrit Bharat Express, will leave Pune every Saturday at 15:30 in the afternoon and arrive at Danapur on Monday at 01:30. On the return leg, train number 11432, the Danapur-Pune Amrit Bharat Express, will depart Danapur every Monday at 03:30 past midnight and reach Pune the next day, Tuesday, at 11:05.
Where the Train Will Halt
The train will stop at a series of major stations in both directions. Its halts include Ara, Buxar, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Prayagraj Chheoki, Manikpur, Satna, Maihar, Katni, Jabalpur, Narsinghpur, Pipariya, Itarsi, Khandwa, Bhusaval, Manmad, Kopargaon, Belapur, Ahilyanagar and Daund Cord Line. The full rake will be made up of 18 LHB Amrit Bharat coaches.
Who Stands to Benefit Most
With this service in place, Bihar, eastern Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra will gain a direct and affordable rail link. Migrant workers heading to Pune and Mumbai in search of work, along with students travelling to sit competitive examinations, are likely to find the train especially useful.
The service will also ease medical travel. Patients heading to the specialty hospitals of Pune and the medical centres of Patna will find the journey far more convenient. Small traders too will get a real boost for moving goods and managing their business. On top of that, the train will make it easier for people to return home and head back to work during big festivals such as Diwali, Chhath Puja and Holi.
Onboard Facilities for Passengers
The Amrit Bharat Express has been designed as a modern yet affordable long-distance train, with the aim of giving economically weaker and middle-class passengers a better travel experience. Keeping passenger safety in mind, it is fitted with the 'Kavach' system. The train also offers LED lighting, comfortable seats and berths, mobile charging points at every seat, and CCTV cameras.
