The timetable for three Amrit Bharat Express trains connecting Tamil Nadu and West Bengal has been officially released. These services were recently introduced to improve long-distance rail connectivity between southern and eastern India, according to a press release issued by Southern Railway.
The three Amrit Bharat Express services operate on the following routes:
Tambaram – Chandrakashi Amrit Bharat Express
Train No: 16107 / 16108
Departure from Tambaram: Fridays at 3:30 PM
Arrival at Chandrakashi (West Bengal): Saturday at 8:15 PM
Return Departure: Saturdays at 11:55 PM
Arrival at Tambaram: Third day at 9:15 AM
Operated via Egmore route
Tiruchirappalli – New Jalpaiguri Amrit Bharat Express
Train No: 20610 / 20609
Departure from Tiruchirappalli: Wednesdays at 5:45 AM
Arrival at New Jalpaiguri: Third day at 5:00 AM
Return Departure: Fridays
Arrival at Tiruchirappalli: Third day at 4:15 PM
Operates via Thanjavur, Kumbakonam, Mayiladuthurai, Chidambaram, Villupuram, Chengalpattu, Tambaram, Egmore, and Sullurupeta
Nagercoil – New Jalpaiguri Amrit Bharat Express
Train No: 20604 / 20603
Departure from Nagercoil: Sundays at 11:00 PM
Arrival at New Jalpaiguri: Fourth day at 5:00 AM
Return Departure: Wednesdays at 4:45 PM
Arrival at Nagercoil: Third day at 11:00 PM
Operates via Tirunelveli, Madurai, Dindigul, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode, Salem, Jolarpettai, and Katpadi
These new Amrit Bharat Express services are expected to enhance long-distance travel, improve passenger comfort, and strengthen rail connectivity between Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.