{"id":1301017,"date":"2025-10-03T09:05:31","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T03:35:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1301017"},"modified":"2025-10-03T09:06:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T03:36:11","slug":"1st-amrit-bharat-train-connecting-odisha-with-gujarat-launched","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/1st-amrit-bharat-train-connecting-odisha-with-gujarat-launched\/","title":{"rendered":"1st Amrit Bharat Train Connecting Odisha With Gujarat Launched"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flagged off the first Amrit Bharat Express, linking Berhampur in Odisha\u2019s Ganjam district with Udhna in Gujarat. The train launch fulfills a decades-old demand from migrant workers and boosts connectivity between eastern and western India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"697\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-30-at-10.17.39-AM-1024x697.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1301021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-30-at-10.17.39-AM-1024x697.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-30-at-10.17.39-AM-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-30-at-10.17.39-AM-768x523.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-30-at-10.17.39-AM.png 1392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Major Boost for Migrant Workforce<\/strong><br>Nearly 8-10 lakh people from Ganjam are employed in Gujarat\u2019s textile and diamond industries. This direct train service eliminates the need for multiple connections, making travel faster and more convenient for workers and their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Enhanced Connectivity Across States<\/strong><br>The train will operate weekly \u2014 every Sunday from Udhna and every Monday from Berhampur \u2014 passing through Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. It significantly improves travel options for passengers from districts like Rayagada, Kalahandi, Balangir, and Nuapada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Modern Facilities and Affordable Travel<\/strong><br>Equipped with LHB coaches, better seating, and improved amenities, the Amrit Bharat Express consists of 22 coaches, including second-class and sleeper options. Designed for middle-class passengers, it offers affordable long-distance travel while reducing travel time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Driving Regional Growth<\/strong><br>This new rail link is expected to foster people-centric development, strengthen economic ties, and enhance regional mobility, marking a major step in improving India\u2019s railway infrastructure and connectivity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flagged off the first Amrit Bharat Express, linking Berhampur in Odisha\u2019s Ganjam district with Udhna in Gujarat. The train launch fulfills a decades-old demand from migrant workers and boosts connectivity between eastern and western India. 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