Amrit Bharat Express: Alipurduar to Mumbai Direct, Boosting East-West Connectivity

• The Alipurduar-Mumbai (Panvel) Amrit Bharat Express will link North Bengal's strategic border region with the Mumbai metropolitan area.
• This weekly service enhances connectivity from a sensitive border area near the India-Bhutan international border, strengthening east-west national connectivity.
• The train departs Alipurduar on Thursday at 4:45 AM, arriving in Panvel on Saturday at 5:30 PM; the return journey from Panvel is on Monday at 11:50 AM, reaching Alipurduar on Wednesday at 1:50 PM.
• The route benefits districts across five states: West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra.
• It connects major tourist centers like Darjeeling, Vikramshila Mahavihara, Mahabodhi Temple, Triveni Sangam, Chitrakoot Dham, and Trimbakeshwar Temple, promoting tourism and local economies.

Why It Matters: Amrit Bharat Express connects Alipurduar to Mumbai, enhancing connectivity, tourism, and regional economic growth.