Nine Amrit Bharat Express Trains to Boost Connectivity from West Bengal, Assam

• Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced nine new Amrit Bharat Express trains connecting West Bengal and Assam to key Indian cities.
• These trains will link Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra, expanding affordable long-distance travel.
• Routes include Guwahati (Kamakhya)-Rohtak, Dibrugarh-Lucknow (Gomti Nagar), New Jalpaiguri-Nagercoil, and Kolkata (Howrah)-Anand Vihar Terminal.
• Amrit Bharat Express offers seamless, non-AC long-distance sleeper class travel at affordable fares, starting around ₹500 per thousand kilometres.
• Modern amenities include foldable snack tables, mobile holders, comfortable seating, modern toilets, fire suppression, and facilities for "divyangjan" passengers.

Why It Matters: Nine new Amrit Bharat Express trains will enhance affordable long-distance rail connectivity from West Bengal and Assam.