Amrit Bharat Express
Amrit Bharat Express | |
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File:Vande Sadharan Express loco WAP-5 (35027).png | |
Overview | |
Service type | SuperFast Express Train |
Status | Yet to be Operational |
First service | (TBD) |
Website | indianrail |
Route | |
Line(s) used | 0 |
On-board services | |
Class(es) | Sleeper Class Coach (SL) General Unreserved Coach (GS) |
Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
Catering facilities | (TBC) |
Entertainment facilities |
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Other facilities | |
Technical | |
Rolling stock | Amrit Bharat (trainset) |
Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
Electrification | Locomotives - 25 kV 50 Hz AC via Overhead line |
Operating speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) (Maximum) |
Average length | 23.54 m (77.2 ft) (each) and 22 coaches |
Rake maintenance | Locomotives - Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) Coaches - Integral Coach Factory (ICF) |
The Amrit Bharat Express[1] is an upcoming superfast express service operated by Indian Railways. It is a non-AC Sleeper Cum Unreserved Class service that is designed to cost less and serve longer distances compared to the air-conditioned Vande Bharat Express service.[2] These are planned to be day-night express train services that will connect Indian cities that are at distances of more than 800 km (500 mi) or take more than ten hours to travel with existing services. The trainset can support semi-high speeds but due to the railway track speed capacity, multiple stoppages, and traffic congestion, the operating speed of the services are limited in the range of 110–130 km/h (68–81 mph).
The trainset consists of 2 Locomotives manufactured by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works, one of the largest locomotive manufacturing units in India, and the 22 coaches are manufactured by Integral Coach Factory (ICF), one of the five rake production units of Indian Railways.[3] The 22-coach trainset will be capable of handling approximately 1,800 passengers throughout its journey.
The first service is proposed to be launched by 20 November 2023.[4]
Background
Indian railways had announced plans[when?] to make a non-AC Vande Sadharan Express with sleeper and general coaches for long-distance travel and replace Antyodaya Express, Jan Sadharan Express and Hybrid ICF-LHB coached trains. The Vande Sadharan train will have 22 LHB coaches and two WAP-5 Locomotives at the front and rear ends (push-pull configuration) to ensure efficient acceleration and to eliminate the need of switching the locomotive at the terminal stations, thereby reducing the travel time.[5] The trains are manufactured by ICF, Chennai at the cost of ₹65 crore (US$7.8 million).[6][7]
Facilities
This express train consists of 22 coaches, of which 12 coaches are Non-AC Sleeper Class (SL), 8 General Unreserved Class (GS/UR) and 2 Luggage Coaches (EOGs).[8] These coaches have a sealed gangway to provide safe transition between coaches and to reduce noise and vibrations. They are also equipped with CCTV Cameras, bio-vacuum toilets, sensor-based water taps, a passenger information system, electric outlets, LED lights, and the fans and switches have a modern design. A mobile charging point for every seat is also provided.
Comparison with Vande Bharat Express
Vande Bharat Express and Amrit Bharat Express are two entirely different trains operated for different purposes while matching only in colour and naming scheme.[9]
Train Feature
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Amrit Bharat Express | Vande Bharat Express |
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Train type | Locomotive hauled (Push-Pull) train
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Service | Long distances (More than 1000 km)
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Medium Distances (Average 500 km)
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Classes | 12 Sleeper and 8 Unreserved
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14 Chair car and 2 Executive
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Maximum Speed | 130 km/h (81 mph)
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160 km/h (99 mph)
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Air conditioning | No | Yes |
On-board catering | No | Yes |
Automatic doors | No | Yes |
Sealed gangway | Yes | Yes |
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Other features |
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Cost | Low | High |
Speed Restrictions
The maximum permissible speed of the train is 130 km/h (81 mph)[10] and the Amrit Bharat Express will perform the trial run for achieving the maximum permissible speed (MPS). But most of the Indian railway tracks are not capable of supporting this speed and so these trains will run at lower maximum permissible speed (MPS).[5]
Services
As of November 2023[update], these are the proposed Amrit Bharat Express train services.
Sr. no. | Train name | Train number | Originating station | Terminal station | Operator | Frequency | Distance | Travel time | Speed | Inauguration | |
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Maximum permitted[a] | Average[b] | ||||||||||
1 | Mumbai Central - Patna Amrit Bharat Express | (TBC) | Mumbai Central | Patna Junction | WR (TBC) | (TBC) | 1,691 km (1,051 mi) | (TBC) | (TBC) | (TBC) | (TBC) |
2 | Mumbai Central - New Delhi Amrit Bharat Express | (TBC) | Mumbai Central | New Delhi | WR (TBC) | (TBC) | 1,384 km (860 mi) | (TBC) | (TBC) | (TBC) | (TBC) |
- ^ Maximum permissible speed over different sections is approved by the Commissioner of Railway Safety taking into consideration the condition of track, bridges, curvature and gradient. This speed limit shall not be exceeded under any circumstances. In case of late running, a Loco Pilot may run up to the maximum permissible speed subject to other restrictions in force.
- ^ Includes stops and traffic congestion.
Other proposed services
- Patna - New Delhi[11]
- Howrah - New Delhi[11]
- Hyderabad - New Delhi[11]
- Ernakulam - Guwahati[11]
- Tambaram - Howrah[citation needed]
See also
References
- ^ Pandey, Sharad (10 November 2023). "देश की पहली अमृतभारत ट्रेन का ट्रायल पूरा, किस रूट पर चलेगी, जानें". News18 (in Hindi). Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ "Here's a first look of the 22-coach Vande Sadharan Express train, all set to hit the tracks by October-end". The Times of India. 13 October 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ Athrady, Ajith (10 July 2023). "Indian Railways to produce non-AC Vande Sadharan trains". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ "Vande Bharat update: Indian Railways to launch non-AC push-pull trains by October". DNA India. 16 September 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ a b "Indian Railways To Soon Launch Budget-Friendly Non-AC VANDE SADHARN Train". 3 July 2023.
- ^ "Indian Railways: What is Vande Sadharan Train? What are its similarities with Vande Bharat train?". Zee Business. 18 July 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ "Vande Sadharan Express to Begin Services Soon; Know More - PUNE PULSE". 29 October 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ "Vande Sadharan train: All you need to know; How it is different from Vande Bharat train?". Business Today. 30 October 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ "Vande Sadharan Vs Vande Bharat Express: 5 Key Differences". 8 November 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
- ^ "Cheaper Travel From Mumbai to Ahmedabad: Vande Sadharan Express Clocks 130kmph Speed During Trial". TimesNow. 8 November 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- ^ a b c d "পুজোর মুখেই গ্র্যান্ড সুখবর! হাওড়া থেকে ছুটবে গরিবের 'বন্দে ভারত'! কোন কোন রুটে?". News18 Bengali (in Bengali). 19 September 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2023.