Prime Minister Flags Off Two Amrit Bharat Trains Between U.P. and Maharashtra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched two new Amrit Bharat Express trains to improve railway connectivity between Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. The trains were flagged off on April 28, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen long-distance travel across important cities.

The new services operate on two key routes — one from Varanasi to Pune (Hadapsar) and the other from Ayodhya to Mumbai (Lokmanya Tilak Terminus). These trains are expected to make travel faster, more comfortable, and more convenient for passengers.

This development is especially important for Uttar Pradesh, as Varanasi and Ayodhya are major religious and cultural centres. Every year, millions of pilgrims and tourists visit these cities, and better train connectivity will help manage the growing travel demand.

With direct rail links to major cities like Mumbai and Pune, the new trains are also expected to boost tourism, trade, and economic activity between the northern and western parts of India.

Officials said the Amrit Bharat Express services are designed to improve long-distance travel with better facilities and affordability for common passengers.

Overall, the launch of these trains is seen as a major step in improving transport infrastructure and strengthening connections between important regions of the country.