The Indian Railways is launching a new category of train called 'Amrit Bharat Express', a non-air-conditioned version of the Vande Bharat Express, starting December 30th. Initially, two services will be launched: one between Ayodhya and Anand Vihar (Delhi) and the other between Malda Town and Bengaluru. Like the Vande Bharat Express,...
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the Amrit Bharat Express will be a trainset, meaning it has a locomotive at both ends and doesn't require shunting. It will have separate fare structures from mail/express trains, with fares 5% to 8% higher. The Amrit Bharat Express will not allow concession tickets, honorary passes, or privilege passes for railway employees. However, Members of Parliament, state legislators, freedom fighters, and military/police warrant holders with full reimbursement will be allowed to travel. Tickets will be marked 'Amrit Bharat Express' and are valid only for this train.