Amrit Bharat Express with innovative ‘push-pull technology’ to start soon from Ayodhya – Know features, design, routes and more

Amrit Bharat Express with innovative ‘push-pull technology’ to start soon from Ayodhya – Know features, design, routes and more

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the inaugural Amrit Bharat train, featuring innovative push-pull technology, will be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ayodhya soon. During his inspection of the coaches and locomotive at New Delhi station, Vaishnaw highlighted the safety benefits and passenger-centric features incorporated in the new train.What is push-pull technology?

The push-pull technology, according to Vaishnaw, involves having two engines—one at the front and another at the rear. While the front engine pulls the train, the rear engine simultaneously pushes it, enabling improved acceleration and deceleration. This design, he explained, results in significant time savings at bridges, curves, and other speed-restricted sections, making the journey more efficient.

— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) December 25, 2023Features of Amrit Bharat train

Amrit Bharat Express has saffron-grey colour scheme. Vaishnaw commended Indian engineers for implementing both distributed power technology and push-pull technology in Indian Railways. He emphasised the importance of the Amrit Bharat train’s special coupler, called a semi-permanent coupler, which eliminates the jerking effect experienced by passengers during starts and stops.

The seats are a shade of purple in colour with comfortable cushioning. The train is equipped with mobile holders, slider-based window glass, which will give a modern touch to the passengers. There is also passenger information system facility available in the train to display details about approaching station. Amrit Bharat Express trains will have 22 coaches including sleeper and general coaches. This is a non-AC sleeper cum unreserved class service is specifically designed to be cost-effective.

The minister highlighted the train’s non-AC configuration, noting that at speeds exceeding 100, the train would face air pressure. To address this, the space between the coaches is fully covered, creating a seamless appearance. Vaishnaw also pointed out design features aimed at water conservation in toilets and modifications to enhance the comfort of train drivers, including air-conditioned cabins and minimised vibrations.

Other amenities

Passenger comfort was a key consideration, with amenities such as charging points at every seat, cushioned seats in general coaches, and specially-designed ramps for wheelchair accessibility. Vaishnaw revealed that a successful trial run had taken place, exceeding expectations, and after the prime minister’s flag-off, a general run would be conducted for several months to address any technical challenges.

Looking ahead, the minister outlined plans to produce 20 to 30 trains of this model per month after improvements based on the trial run. Subsequent launches will include configurations ranging from general class to AC-II.

अमृत काल की अमृत भारत ट्रेन! pic.twitter.com/yegGEydJU5

— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) December 26, 2023Route

Amrit Bharat will launch from Ayodhya to Darbhanga (Bihar) on December 30. The Prime Minister will be in Ayodhya ad will flag off this train, where he is expected to flag off six other Vande Bharat Express as well. The second train will operate from Malda to Bengaluru. This train is slated to replace Antyodaya Express, Jan Sadharan Express.

The Amrit Bharat Express offers an economical and extended travel option for longer distances. This is specifically designed to be cost-effective and caters to journeys covering more than 800 km or requiring over ten hours with existing services. They connect major Indian cities, providing an efficient transportation solution for extensive travel distances.