Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the first two Amrit Bharat Express trains from Ayodhya. The trains will be operating on two routes- Darbhanga in Bihar to Anand Vihar in Delhi via Ayodhya, and from Malda Town in West Bengal to Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminus in Bengaluru.
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, the Indian Railways shared images and videos showing how the trains were welcomed on a few stations after being flagged off by the Prime Minister.
Darbhanga-Ayodhya-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express train
The Indian Railways shared two posts showing the train being welcomed at Darbhanga station and Janakpur Road Railway Station.
At the Darbhanga station, a huge crowd gathered to welcome the train and were seen trying to click a picture of India’s first Amrit Bharat train.
दरभंगा-अयोध्या-दिल्ली (आनंद विहार टर्मिनल) #AmritbharatTrain का स्वागत करने के लिए दरभंगा स्टेशन पर उमड़ी लोगों की भारी भीड़। देश की पहली अमृत भारत ट्रेन की तस्वीर खींचने के लिए आतुर दिखे लोग। #Vandebharat#AyodhyaDham pic.twitter.com/vsnKpU2eBi
— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) December 31, 2023
Similarly, at the Janakpur Road Railway Station people were also seen capturing the train.
दरभंगा-अयोध्या-दिल्ली (आनंद विहार टर्मिनल) #AmritbharatTrain के जनकपुर रोड रेलवे स्टेशन आगमन पर वहां उपस्थित लोग ट्रेन की झलक को फोन में कैद करते हुए।#VandeBharat#AyodhyaDham pic.twitter.com/vYwzbvLGcB
— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) December 31, 2023
Malda Town-Bengaluru Amrit Bharat Express train
This Amrit Bharat Express train was welcomed at Cuttack Station and Brahmapur Railway Station.
Adorned in flowers, the train was greeted by a ceremonial performer at Cuttack Station, Odisha.
Adorned in flowers, the Malda Town-Bengaluru #AmritBharatTrain greeted by a ceremonial performer at Cuttack Station, Odisha. pic.twitter.com/snmMki3YgL
— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) December 31, 2023
At the Brahmapur Railway Station, school children danced as they welcomed the train with excitement.
A festive fervour amongst school children as they welcome the Malda Town-Bengaluru (SMVT) #AmritBharatTrain at Brahmapur Railway Station. pic.twitter.com/W5OcQcVcnZ
— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) December 31, 2023
Amrit Bharat Express train
The “jerk-free” Amrit Bharat Express trains feature the “push-pull” technology. This significantly boosts operational safety as the train can be controlled from either end, eliminating the necessity to turn the locomotive at the end of each journey. The trains will feature coaches without air conditioning. The primary objective of these trains is to elevate the overall travel experience for passengers, offering appealing seat designs, improved luggage racks, and convenient amenities like mobile charging points equipped with suitable holders.
The Amrit Bharat Express is set to showcase modern amenities, including LED lights, CCTVs, a public information system, and more, ensuring a contemporary and comfortable travel environment.