Amrit Bharat Express: Howrah-Anand Vihar Train via DDU Junction Starts Jan 22

• The Howrah-Anand Vihar Amrit Bharat Express, via DDU Junction, will begin regular operations from January 22, 2026.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the train on January 18, 2026, flagging off the Santragachi-Anand Vihar Amrit Bharat Inaugural Special.
• The train will run weekly: Howrah to Anand Vihar every Thursday (Train No. 13065) and Anand Vihar to Howrah every Saturday (Train No. 13066).
• Equipped with 20 coaches, including 7 sleeper and 10 general class, it offers modern amenities for enhanced passenger comfort.
• The route covers key stations in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal, significantly easing long-distance travel.

Why It Matters: The Amrit Bharat Express offers modern, convenient, and faster long-distance rail travel for millions.