Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate two Amrit Bharat Express trains on December 30th. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated on December 25th that the Amrit Bharat trains are designed after the Vande Bharat trains. These trains feature push-pull technology with two engines, resulting in faster acceleration and braking, saving...
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time on routes with turns, bridges, and stations. They also boast semi-permanent couplers for a smoother ride and fully covered vestibules for stability. The toilets are designed for water efficiency. The first Amrit Bharat Express will run from Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh to Darbhanga in Bihar, while the second will likely operate on the Bengaluru-Malda route in South India. Both trains, made in India under the 'Make in India' program, are non-air conditioned and prioritize passenger comfort with cushioned luggage berths, charging points, and a ramp for wheelchair accessibility. The trains will have 22 coaches, including 8 unreserved second-class coaches, 12 second-class 3-tier sleeper coaches, and 2 guard compartments. The Amrit Bharat Express trains are manufactured at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai.