Patna: Rail passengers travelling between Bihar and Rajasthan are set to gain a new travel option with the launch of the Jaipur (Khatipura)-Darbhanga Amrit Bharat Express, which will be flagged off by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on 21 June.
The new service will operate six days a week and is expected to improve connectivity between the two states, particularly for passengers travelling for employment, education, business and family-related purposes.
According to railway officials, the train will strengthen links between major population centres and provide an additional travel option on a route that witnesses significant passenger demand throughout the year.
New Link Between Two Important Regions
Jaipur is one of India’s leading tourism, industrial and cultural centres, while Darbhanga serves as an important educational and cultural hub of the Mithila region.
Railway officials said the new service is expected to facilitate the movement of people between the two regions while also encouraging greater economic and cultural exchanges.
At present, passengers travelling between Rajasthan and north Bihar largely depend on existing long-distance services, including the weekly Ajmer-Darbhanga train. The introduction of the Amrit Bharat Express is expected to improve travel convenience and capacity on the route.
Route And Major Stops
The Jaipur (Khatipura)-Darbhanga Amrit Bharat Express will halt at several key stations across Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
The scheduled stoppages include:
- Dausa
- Bandikui
- Mandawar Mahwa Road
- Bharatpur
- Idgah Agra
- Tundla
- Etawah
- Kanpur Central
- Unnao
- Aishbagh
- Gomti Nagar
- Barabanki
- Gonda
- Gorakhpur
- Kaptanganj
- Bagaha
- Narkatiaganj
- Sikta
- Raxaul
- Bairgania
- Sitamarhi
- Janakpur Road
- Kamtaul
- Darbhanga
Officials said lakhs of passengers residing in these regions are expected to benefit directly from the service.
New Coach Care Facility At Khatipura
The Railways has also announced that primary maintenance of the train will be undertaken at a newly built Coach Care Complex at Khatipura.
Constructed at an estimated cost of around Rs 205 crore, the facility has been designed to handle the maintenance of multiple categories of trains, including Vande Bharat services, DEMU trains and LHB coach rakes.
Officials said the complex will help improve operational efficiency and maintenance standards for trains originating from the region.
Additional Railway Projects
During the same event on 21 June, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is also scheduled to flag off a new rail service connecting Bikaner and Ahmedabad.
The Railway Ministry said the new train services form part of broader efforts to enhance connectivity, improve passenger convenience and expand railway infrastructure across different regions of the country.
