Indian Railways has approved the introduction of the Bhuj-Barauni Amrit Bharat Express, a tri-weekly long-distance train service numbered 19427/19428. The train will connect Bhuj in Gujarat with Barauni in Bihar over a route of 2,532 km and will pass through Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
Amrit Bharat Express
Amrit Bharat Express is a category of long-distance passenger train in India. These trains are generally non-air-conditioned and are designed with sleeper and unreserved accommodation for affordable travel on routes of more than 800 km or journeys lasting over ten hours.
Route and Timings
Train No. 19427 will depart from Bhuj at 5:30 PM and reach Barauni at 4:05 AM the next day. Train No. 19428 will depart from Barauni at 11:55 PM and arrive at Bhuj at 1:15 PM the following day.
Operational Pattern and Stoppages
The Bhuj-Barauni service will run on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, while the Barauni-Bhuj service will run on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Major stoppages on the route include Samakhiali, Ahmedabad, Ratlam, Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Bharatpur, Mathura, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Siwan, Chhapra, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur and Samastipur.
Important Facts for Exams
- Bhuj is located in Kutch district of Gujarat, and Barauni is in Begusarai district of Bihar.
- Indian Railways uses a five-digit numbering system for many long-distance trains, including 19427 and 19428.
- Amrit Bharat Express trains are intended for long-distance travel with lower fares than many reserved air-conditioned services.
- The route links western India and eastern India through several major railway junctions and commercial centres.
Rail Connectivity Context
Bhuj-Barauni is a direct rail link between western and eastern India. The service adds another long-distance option on a route that crosses multiple railway zones and major population centres.
