Amrit Bharat 3.0: AC coaches with Vande Bharat-style features for common man soon
Introduced in 2023, over 60-plus Amrit Bharat trains run across the Indian Railways network. The fares are around Rs 500 per 1,000 kilometres for sleeper class travel - the aim clearly being affordability.
Amrit Bharat 3.0: Indian Railways to introduce AC coaches for Amrit Bharat Express
Indian Railways, following the success of Amrit Bharat Express, is set to introduce air-conditioned coaches into the Amrit Bharat 3.0 Express this financial year. Upgraded from the non-AC Amrit Bharat Express, the new Amrit Bharat 3.0 Express will offer Vande Bharat-style amenities, making travel more comfortable for the common man.
Over 60 Amrit Bharat Express trains currently run on the Indian Railways network, with fares around Rs 500 per 1,000 kilometres for sleeper class travel. Offering affordable and faster travel, the Amrit Bharat Express targets journeys undertaken by workers, migrants, and also during festive seasons. With an average occupancy of more than 100% in sleeper class, demand for this train is evident.
The Amrit Bharat Express features include a locomotive at each end, push-pull technology for higher speeds, faster acceleration and deceleration, and a maximum speed of 130 kilometres per hour. The trains also cater to journeys undertaken by the common man, workers, and migrants, providing modern and premium services during peak seasons like festivals.
Indian Railways is manufacturing AC coaches for integration into the Amrit Bharat Express. These air-conditioned coaches will feature various Vande Bharat sleeper and Rajdhani Express amenities, providing a premium travel experience. A total of 14 rakes have been ordered for Amrit Bharat 3.0 with AC coaches, including 2-tier, 3-tier AC coaches.
Railway experts highlight the growing demand for air-conditioned travel and emphasize the need for more train sets. Sudhanshu Mani, a retired ICF GM, believes that Indian Railways should aspire to have only AC trains in the future to truly upgrade the common man’s train journey. G Raghuram, Advisor to The Infravision Foundation, agrees that air-conditioned trains should be the primary mode for long-distance travel to increase passenger capacity and improve overall train experience.
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