The recently inaugurated Malda Town-SMVT Bengaluru Amrit Bharat Express has garnered an exceptional response from passengers, with an Eastern Railway official reporting an overwhelming demand for tickets. The weekly express train, operating in a pull-push mode with locomotives at both ends, offers sleeper and general class coaches.
According to an official statement from Eastern Railway, all seats for journeys between Dankuni, the nearest station from Kolkata, and SMVT Bengaluru are completely sold out from January 21 to April 7. Furthermore, there is a substantial number of waitlisted tickets for each onward journey during this period.
Malda Town-SMVT Bengaluru Amrit Bharat Express
The Malda Town-SMVT Bengaluru Amrit Bharat Express is one of the two Amrit Bharat Express trains that were inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 30 of the previous year. The high demand for tickets reflects the popularity and preference of passengers for this newly introduced express service.
Comprising sleeper and general class coaches, the train caters to the travel needs of passengers across its route. The sold-out seats and the abundance of waitlisted tickets highlight the significance of the service and the convenience it offers to those traveling between Dankuni and SMVT Bengaluru.
Interesting facts about Amrit Bharat Express trains
- Amrit Bharat Express represents a novel class of superfast passenger trains, distinguished by its advanced “push-pull” technology. The push-pull system contributes to enhanced operational safety, permitting the train to operate seamlessly from either end. This eliminates the need for the cumbersome process of turning the locomotive at the conclusion of each journey.
- Amrit Bharat Express introduces non-air-conditioned coaches, presenting a unique travel experience to passengers.
- The focus on passenger comfort is evident in the train’s design, featuring appealing seat layouts, upgraded luggage racks, and thoughtful amenities like mobile charging points equipped with suitable holders.
- Amrit Bharat Express is equipped with contemporary features, including LED lights, Closed-Circuit Television Cameras (CCTVs), a comprehensive public information system, and more, ensuring a technologically advanced travel experience.
- Other notable features include horizontal sliding windows, wider gangways sealed against dust, an aerosol-based fire suppression system installed in toilets and electrical cubicles, an emergency disaster management light, floor guide fluorescent strips, and a bench-type design for LWS (Ladies, Women, Senior Citizens) coaches.