5 New Amrit Bharat Express Trains Boost East Central Railway Connectivity

• Five new Amrit Bharat Express trains have been introduced for the East Central Railway, significantly enhancing connectivity for Bihar passengers.
• Two of these new trains will pass through Patna, adding to the existing Amrit Bharat service between Patna and Delhi.
• Inaugural special runs are scheduled for January 17 and 18, 2026, with regular operation details to be announced later.
• New routes include Howrah-Anand Vihar via Gaya, Sealdah-Banaras via Patna, Panvel-Siliguri via Patliputra, Dibrugarh-Gomtinagar via Sonepur, and Kamakhya-Rohtak via Sonepur.
• These trains aim to provide fast, safe, and modern rail travel, benefiting Patna and several other districts in Bihar.

Why It Matters: East Central Railway receives 5 new Amrit Bharat Express trains, improving connectivity and modern rail travel in Bihar.