In a boost to rail connectivity and passenger comfort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off the inaugural run of the Gaya- Delhi Amrit Bharat Express on August 22, 2025, at Gaya. The train will operate regularly from August 28, offering a modern, non-AC travel option between Bihar and Delhi.
Route, Distance And Halts
The Amrit Bharat Express will cover approximately 985 km between Gaya Junction and Old Delhi Junction, traversing through major stations like Anugrah Narayan Road, Dehri on Sone, Sasaram, Bhabua Road, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction (DDU), Subedarganj, Govindpuri (Kanpur), Tundla, and Ghaziabad before reaching Delhi.
Travel Time And Average Speed
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The scheduled journey time is around 19 hours 30 minutes to 20 hours, yielding an average speed of 51 km/h.
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Notably, an entry in Wikipedia lists the Gaya–Delhi Amrit Bharat Express as covering the distance in 18 hours 55 minutes.
For this news piece, the 19½-hour duration is based on timetable data from official and popular rail platforms.
Fare
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The unreserved general class fare is pegged at around Rs. 252.
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Although full fare charts for sleeper and reserved classes are not yet available, the train is expected to feature sleeper class, general unreserved coaches, and possibly a pantry car, similar to other Amrit Bharat services.
Schedule & Frequency
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Inaugural Run (special service): August 22, 2025, from Gaya Junction.
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Regular Service begins August 28, 2025, operating bi-weekly:
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Gaya – Delhi: Departs every Sunday and Thursday at 16:30, arriving in Delhi at 12:00 the following day.
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Delhi – Gaya: Returns every Monday and Friday, departing at 14:00 and reaching Gaya by 08:55 the next morning.
Context
This service is part of a larger push to expand the Amrit Bharat Express network, affordable, non-AC trains offering better facilities over conventional options.
The PM’s visit is more than just about launching a train. On August 22, he will inaugurate projects worth over Rs. 13,000 crore in Gaya, including the Aunta–Simaria bridge over the Ganges, significantly trimming distances for freight movement. He will also launch the Buddhist Circuit MEMU between Vaishali and Koderma and later travel to West Bengal for further infrastructure inaugurations.
The addition of the Gaya- Delhi Amrit Bharat Express marks a substantial stride in enhancing rail mobility for everyday travelers, blending cost efficiency with improved convenience across Bihar and beyond.
