Indian Railways to Introduce New Tri-Weekly Amrit Bharat Express between Bhuj and Barauni
Indian Railways has approved the introduction of a new tri-weekly Amrit Bharat Express between Bhuj in Gujarat and Barauni in Bihar.
Service Overview
- Train Nos.: 19427 / 19428
- Route: Bhuj (Gujarat) ↔ Barauni (Bihar)
- Distance: 2,532 km
- Frequency: Tri-weekly
Bhuj → Barauni:
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
- Departure: 17:30 hrs
- Arrival: 04:05 hrs (fourth day)
- Journey: 58 hrs 35 mins
Barauni → Bhuj:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
- Departure: 23:55 hrs
- Arrival: 13:15 hrs (fourth day)
- Journey: 61 hrs 20 mins
Major Stoppages
Samakhiali • Ahmedabad • Ratlam • Kota • Sawai Madhopur • Gangapur City • Bharatpur • Mathura • Hathras • Bareilly • Izzatnagar • Pilibhit • Lakhimpur • Gonda • Gorakhpur • Siwan • Chhapra • Hajipur • Muzaffarpur • Samastipur (and others en route)
Significance
- Connects western India (Gujarat, Rajasthan) with eastern India (Uttar Pradesh, Bihar).
- Provides a long-distance travel option linking diverse regions and major junctions.
- Strengthens passenger connectivity across four states, easing travel for both commuters and long-haul passengers.
This train is part of the Amrit Bharat Express initiative, designed to expand affordable long-distance connectivity across India.
