PM Modi Flags Off First-Ever Amrit Bharat Express From Ayodhya Dham Station (INSIDE PICS)
By: Aditi Thakur | December 30, 2023
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off two new Amrit Bharat and six latest Vande Bharat trains from Ayodhya Dham Station on Saturday.
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New Amrit Bharat trains are Darbhanga-Ayodhya-Anand Vihar Terminal Amrit Bharat Express and Malda Town-Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminus (Bengaluru) Amrit Bharat Express.
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Amrit Bharat is the latest category of superfast passenger trains equipped with the LHB push-pull system. However, these trains do not have air conditioning.
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Amrit Bharat Express has a striking orange and grey colour combination.
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These trains are featuring aerodynamically designed locomotives, said the railway officials.
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The train has a WAP5 engine at either end, allowing push-pull operation, faster acceleration, and shorter travel times.
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Amrit Bharat Express has eight general second-class coaches for unreserved passengers, twelve second-class 3-tier sleeper coaches and two guard compartments.
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The trains have improved facilities, including beautifully designed seats, better luggage racks, mobile charging points, LED lights, CCTV, etc.
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Additionally, PM Modi flagged off six latest Vande Bharat Trains, contributing to expanding the country's railway network.