Patna: A new service of the Amrit Bharat Express has been introduced to improve rail connectivity between Jaipur and Darbhanga via Sitamarhi. The train will operate regularly from June 22, running six days a week, with an inaugural special service scheduled for June 21.
The new route is expected to ease long-distance travel between Rajasthan and Bihar’s Mithilanchal region, passing through key stations including Sitamarhi.
Regular Schedule
Train number 19725 will depart daily from Khatipura in Jaipur at 10:30 pm, except Fridays, starting June 22. In the return direction, train number 19726 will leave Darbhanga at 4:30 am, except Sundays, beginning June 23.
Railway officials said the service will operate six days a week on both directions, aiming to improve passenger convenience on a high-demand corridor.
Route and Major Halts
The train will pass through Khatipura, Dausa, Bandikui, Bharatpur, Agra, Tundla, Etawah, Kanpur, Gomti Nagar, Barabanki, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Bagaha, Narkatiaganj, Raxaul, Bairgania, Sitamarhi, Janakpur Road and Kamtaul before reaching Darbhanga.
The corridor strengthens connectivity across multiple states, linking western, central and eastern India through a single long-distance service operated under Indian Railways.
Distance and Travel Time
The train will cover a distance of around 1,171 kilometres in approximately 26 hours and 25 minutes, providing an alternative long-distance option for passengers travelling between Rajasthan and Bihar.
Passenger Response and Demands
Rajesh Kumar Sundarka, district president of the Central Railway Rail Passenger Association and CAIT, said the launch fulfils a long-standing demand for direct rail connectivity between Rajasthan and Mithilanchal. He thanked several public representatives and railway authorities for the service rollout.
At the same time, Alok Kumar, district secretary of CAIT, has demanded the addition of AC coaches and a pantry car under the Amrit Bharat version-3 configuration to improve passenger facilities on the route.
Several local representatives and residents from Janakpur Road and nearby areas welcomed the launch, calling it a significant step in improving regional mobility and long-distance travel access.
