Ayodhya-Mumbai Amrit Bharat Express: A new Amrit Bharat Express train between Ayodhya and Mumbai will commence its inaugural run on Tuesday, April 28. This new train is expected to further strengthen the connectivity across Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra. It will be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
During its inaugural journey on April 28, the Ayodhya-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Amrit Bharat Express will run as train number 02212. The train will run via Jabalpur.
On Tuesday (April 28), train number 02212 Ayodhya-Mumbai Amrit Bharat inaugural special will stop at 12 stations enroute. These are: Sultanpur, Maa Belha Devi Dham Pratapgarh, Prayagraj, Manikpur, Satna, Jabalpur, Itarsi, Bhusawal, Jalgaon, Nashik Road, Kalyan and Thane.
Ayodhya-Mumbai Amrit Bharat train: Commercial run
The national transporter has not yet announced the commencement date for commercial operations. During regular service, the Ayodhya-Mumbai Amrit Bharat Express will run as train number 22111/22112.
The Ayodhya Cantt-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (Mumbai) Amrit Bharat Express will comprise 22 coaches, including 8 Sleeper Class, 11 General Class, 2 SLR coaches, and 1 pantry car.
Ayodhya-LTT Amrit Bharat inaugural special timing
On April 28, during its inaugural run, the Banaras-LTT Amrit Bharat Express will depart Ayodhya at 16:45 hrs and arrive at Hadapsar at 21:05 hrs, the next day. The train will facilitate easier access to the Shri Ram Mandir Teerth Kshetra.
Ayodhya Dham – Lokmanya Tilak Terminus: Station Timings
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