Indian Railways Amrit Bharat train service expansion: Total count hits 48
Amrit Bharat Express train service expansion: The Amrit Bharat train comprise of 11 General Class coaches, 8 Sleeper Class coaches, 01 Pantry car and 02 Luggage cum Divyangjan coaches.
Amrit Bharat Express Expansion: During the calendar year 2025, Indian Railways introduced 13 Amrit Bharat Express trains, adding 26 services to the network. (Imaage: Ministry of Railways/Photo enhanced with AI)
Amrit Bharat Express expansion: Launched in 2023, the Amrit Bharat Express train is not just a fast and affordable travel option, but it also comes equipped with advanced features such as semi-automatic couplers, fire detection systems, sealed gangways and talk-back units. This modern train comprise of 11 General Class coaches, 8 Sleeper Class coaches, 01 Pantry car and 02 Luggage cum Divyangjan coaches.
Amrit Bharat Express trains total count reaches 48
With the launch of nine new Amrit Bharat Express trains, the number of total services stands at 18 (nine in the UP direction and nine in the DOWN direction). With this, the total number of Amrit Bharat Express services across the network has increased to 48. During the calendar year 2025, Indian Railways introduced 13 Amrit Bharat Express trains, adding 26 services to the network.
Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors.
Professional Journey
Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com.
Education & Expertise
Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities:
Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University
Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication
Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta
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Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More