PM flags off Amrit Bharat Express between Brahmapur (Odisha) and Udhna (Gujarat)

Sept 2025 : Honourable Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi today has flagged off the Amrit Bharat Express between Brahmapur (Odisha) and Udhna (Gujarat). It is a new generation train designed for affordable, safe, and long-distance travel, connecting the two Silk Cities of our country.

Features of Amrit Bharat Express:

• Modern ergonomic seating with improved design;
• Fully connected vestibular coaches for seamless movement;
• Twin-engine configuration ensuring higher safety and reliability.

Alike, the Vande Bharat Trains those which has redefined rail travel for the middle income people, Amrit Bharat Express will provide similar Non-Airconditioned facilities at an affordable fare.

The rail service, flagged off today by the Honourable Prime Minister will be available by paying a nominal fare of Rs 495 for General class travel, and Rs 795 for Non-AC sleeper class travel per journey.

The 19021/19022 Udhna (Surat) – Brahmapur Amrit Bharat Express is India’s 13^th. Non-AC Superfast Amrit Bharat Express train, which is scheduled to cover a distance of over 1700 kilometres spread over 22 districts of 5 states runs across the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh by connecting the Silk weaving city of Surat in Gujarat with Brahmapur, the Silk city of Odisha via Bhusaval Junction, Nagpur Junction, Titlagarh Junction stations

Through this new connectivity, entrepreneurs and businesspeople including the youth will be able to find more avenues in textile, diamonds, and related sectors. This train will also benefit pilgrims going to Maa Tara Tarini Shaktipeeth.

The halts for this 19021/19022 Udhna (Surat) – Brahmapur Amrit Bharat Express are as follows: –

Udhna Junction; Bardoli; Vyara; Navapur; Nandurbar; Dondaicha; Sindkheda; Amalner; Dharangaon;

Jalgaon Junction; Bhusaval Junction; Malkapur; Akola Junction; Badnera Junction; Wardha Junction; Nagpur Junction; Gondia Junction; Durg Junction; Raipur Junction; Mahasamund; Khariar Road; Kantabanji; Titlagarh Junction; Kesinga; Muniguda; Rayagada; Parvathipuram; Bobbili Junction; Vizianagaram Junction; Srikakulam Road; Palasa; Brahmapur.

The stations of Gujarat under the aegis of the Indian Railways is undergoing a comprehensive face lift.

The Union Minister for Railways, Mr. Ashwini Vaishnaw have reviewed the redevelopment work of Udhna Station today. He mentioned that the station is being designed on modern lines. Special emphasis is laid on expanding the capacity of platforms and pit lines.

Union Minister Mr. Ashwini Vaishnaw reviews the work of bullet train station at Surat.

Globally acclaimed as the diamond and textile hub of India, Surat is steadfast in passenger growth, alongwith augmented freight movement. To meet the future demands of Gujarat, and implementing the vision of our honourable Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi’s much anticipated Bullet Train Services, Indian Railways is undertaking comprehensive measures in completing the project along with commissioning the Stoppage Stations enroute the Bullet Train corridor, including Surat.

The Union Minister for Railways – Mr. Ashwini Vaishnaw visited the Surat High Speed Rail Station to review the construction work. Work between Surat and Bilimoria is progressing rapidly. The civil work of the station is completed with the finishing and utility work currently underway. During today’s inspection, the minister informed us that modern and innovative technology is being used in this project.

The work on this track has been progressing at remarkable speed. He mentioned that the first turnout has been successfully installed at Surat station. A turnout is the critical junction of railway tracks. This feature will enable flexibility and smooth operation of high-speed trains.

The tracks also features roller bearings, allowing their smoother and safer movement while the bullet train runs on it at high speed. Additionally, sleepers on the track are made using composite material instead of concrete. This will ensure higher durability, reduced maintenance, and better performance at high speeds.

To further improve passenger comfort and reduce the noise in the environment, a vibration absorption mechanism in the form of dampers has been introduced. These will absorb the noise and shock. The Union Minister mentioned that with this project we will be able to reach Mumbai from Surat in one hour.

The station redevelopment and track laying is progressing at a steady pace. The High-Speed Rail project will eventually transform connectivity and boost economic activity. The entire stretch of Ahmedabad and Mumbai will become one economic corridor. The project will also set new benchmarks in railway technology and passenger experience.

Team Maverick