{"id":1308906,"date":"2026-04-29T08:13:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T02:43:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1308906"},"modified":"2026-04-29T08:13:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T02:43:49","slug":"amrit-bharat-trains-from-maharashtra-to-ayodhya-banaras-launched","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/amrit-bharat-trains-from-maharashtra-to-ayodhya-banaras-launched\/","title":{"rendered":"Amrit Bharat Trains From Maharashtra To Ayodhya, Banaras Launched"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a major boost to long-distance rail connectivity, Narendra Modi has flagged off two new <strong>Amrit Bharat Express trains<\/strong> connecting key spiritual and economic hubs across India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"489\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-30-at-11.33.01-AM-1024x489.png\" alt=\"\" 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(Hadapsar)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ayodhya \u2192 Mumbai (Lokmanya Tilak Terminus)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These trains connect <strong>Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/pm-to-flag-off-banaras-pune-ayodhya-mumbai-express-trains\/article70913251.ece\">strengthening inter-state travel corridors.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why These Routes Matter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The new routes are strategically designed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Link <strong>religious centres<\/strong> like Varanasi and Ayodhya<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect them to major <strong>economic hubs<\/strong> like Pune and Mumbai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve travel for <strong>pilgrims, workers, and long-distance passengers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, the Banaras\u2013Pune route makes travel easier for those visiting spiritual sites like Kashi Vishwanath while also connecting to a major IT and industrial city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Amrit Bharat Express?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These trains are part of Indian Railways\u2019 <strong>next-gen non-AC, high-speed long-distance category<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Designed for <strong>affordable travel with improved comfort<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modern coaches under the <strong>Make in India initiative<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better speed and passenger amenities compared to regular mail\/express trains<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Fares are expected to be slightly higher than standard trains\u2014about <strong>15\u201317% more<\/strong>\u2014but still positioned as budget-friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul 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