Bihar Namo Bharat Express: The Vande Bharat Express teach and Namo Bharat trains had been a cynosure the Indian Railways passengers. Ahead of Bihar elections, the Narendra Modi govt is all set to present a connectivity spice up to the state. Rajya Sabha MP and JDU chief Sanjay Kumar Jha shared that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the 3rd Namo Bharat Express for the state on April 24.
“Bihar residents will get the gift of a state-of-the-art train. Eastern India’s first high-speed ‘Namo Bharat Train’ will run between Jaynagar (Madhubani) and the capital Patna and will cover this distance in just 5 hours 30 minutes,” mentioned Jha.
Inauguration On April 24
The Rajya Sabha MP additional mentioned that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will likely be visiting Madhubani on 24 April and can flag off the teach. “A new era of regional train connectivity will begin in Bihar. Progress will get a new speed,” he mentioned.
बिहारवासियों को मिलेगी अत्याधुनिक ट्रेन की सौगात।
पूर्वी भारत की पहली हाईस्पीड ‘नमो भारत ट्रेन’ जयनगर (मधुबनी) से राजधानी पटना के बीच चलेगी और यह दूरी सिर्फ 5 घंटे 30 मिनट में तय करेगी। आगामी 24 अप्रैल को मधुबनी आ रहे आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री @narendramodi जी इसे हरी झंडी दिखाएंगे।… pic.twitter.com/Q7e3G00h3U
— Sanjay Kumar Jha (@SanjayJhaBihar) April 21, 2025
At provide, the Jaynagar to Patna trip by way of current trains takes round 7.30 to 8 hours with fares ranging between Rs 400 and Rs 550. The creation of the Namo Bharat teach at the course will scale back the trip time by way of no less than two hours.
The Namo Bharat Rapid Rail, first introduced between Ahmedabad and Bhuj in September remaining yr with 12 coaches, is now set to debut in Bihar with an upgraded 16-coach configuration. According to railway officers, the growth targets to house a bigger collection of passengers and improve trip convenience.
Speed And Route
Capable of achieving a most velocity of 110 kmph, the brand new teach will considerably lower trip time—by way of just about part—between key locations. The totally air-conditioned teach can seat roughly 2,000 passengers, providing a comfy and environment friendly trip choice for commuters.
The course will quilt main stations together with Madhubani, Sakri, Darbhanga, Samastipur, Barauni, and Mokama.
Features And Amenities
As consistent with the Railway Ministry, this complicated fast rail provider comes filled with fashionable options corresponding to ergonomically designed seats, modular interiors, totally air-conditioned cabins, and each Type-A and Type-C charging sockets. Ejector-based vacuum bathrooms upload to the teach’s fashionable and hygienic design.
For enhanced security and safety, the teach is provided with the ‘Kavach’ computerized teach coverage gadget, CCTV surveillance, hearth detection techniques, and an emergency talk-back facility. It additionally options engines at each ends, taking into consideration faster turnaround instances.
In a primary for open-line railways, the teach features a virtual course map indicator that gives real-time updates on upcoming stations, additional making improvements to the passenger revel in.
Vande Bharat In Bihar
Bihar already has two Vande Bharat Express in provider. One between Patna and Howrah and the opposite between Patna and Ranchi. The Patna-Ranchi Vande Bharat Express takes round 6 hours whilst the Patna to Howrah takes round 6.35 hours, as consistent with the IRCTC teach agenda.
Notably, the Indian Railways could also be bearing in mind rolling out the sleeper Vande Bharat Express between Bihar’s Saharsa to New Delhi. According to experiences, the Vande Bharat teach from Saharsa to New Delhi will perform by means of the Samastipur-Hajipur course. It is most probably that the teach will get started from Saharsa and succeed in New Delhi by means of Barauni, Samastipur, Muzaffarpur, Hajipur, Patliputra (Patna), DDU (Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction), and Lucknow. However, the reliable course will likely be introduced later.