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Tiruchi-New Jalpaiguri Amrit Bharat Express gets Railway Board nod

Updated - January 09, 2026 08:17 pm IST - TIRUCHI The Ministry of Railways has approved the introduction of Amrit Bharat Express between Tiruchi and New Jalpaiguri. The weekly service will be operated on the mainline section via Thanjavur, Kumbakonam, Mayiladuthurai, Chidambaram, Villupuram, and Chennai. The train with 22 coaches will leave Tiruchi Junction on Wednesday and reach New Jalpaiguri on Friday.

Tiruchi-New Jalpaiguri Amrit Bharat Express gets Railway Board nod

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Key Highlights

  • In the return direction, it will leave New Jalpaiguri on Friday and reach Tiruchi on Sunday, according to a Railway Board communication.
  • This will be the first Amrit Bharat Express service from Tiruchi.
  • Tiruchi MP Durai Vaiko has thanked Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for getting approval for the train.
  • In a statement on Friday, Mr.
  • Durai Vaiko said the new service would link south India with the northeast and prove beneficial for those proceeding to Chennai and other States.
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