Tri-Weekly Service Covering 2,532 km to Link Major Tourist, Commercial and Cultural Destinations Across Western and Eastern India

Posted On: 25 September 2026 | PIB Delhi

Indian Railways has approved a new tri-weekly Amrit Bharat Express between Bhuj in Gujarat and Barauni in Bihar, creating a direct rail connection across 2,532 km and four states—Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

The new service will provide an additional long-distance travel option across western and eastern India, linking a wide range of urban centres and destinations along its route. For the travel and hospitality sector, the extended connectivity could support greater movement of leisure travellers, business passengers and visitors between multiple tourism markets.

Key Highlights

• New Bhuj–Barauni Amrit Bharat Express approved.
• The service will cover approximately 2,532 km.
• Connects Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
• Bhuj–Barauni journey time: 58 hours 35 minutes.
• Barauni–Bhuj journey time: 61 hours 20 minutes.
• Bhuj–Barauni service will operate Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
• Barauni–Bhuj service will operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
• Major stations include Ahmedabad, Ratlam, Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Bharatpur, Mathura, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur and Samastipur, among others.
• The service will strengthen rail connectivity between western and eastern India.

2,532-km Rail Corridor Links Four States

Train No. 19427 Bhuj–Barauni Amrit Bharat Express will depart Bhuj at 5:30 PM and arrive at Barauni at 4:05 AM on the fourth day, completing the journey in 58 hours and 35 minutes.

In the reverse direction, Train No. 19428 Barauni–Bhuj Amrit Bharat Express will leave Barauni at 11:55 PM and reach Bhuj at 1:15 PM on the fourth day, with a journey time of 61 hours and 20 minutes.

The service will operate three times a week, providing another option for passengers travelling across a large part of northern and western India.

Connecting Major Cities and Travel Markets

The route includes commercial stoppages at a wide network of stations, including Samakhiali, Ahmedabad, Ratlam, Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Gangapur City, Bharatpur, Mathura, Hathras, Bareilly, Izzatnagar, Pilibhit, Lakhimpur, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Siwan, Chhapra, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur and Samastipur.

The route brings together cities and regions with diverse commercial, cultural and tourism profiles. The additional rail option can improve accessibility for passengers travelling between these markets while providing greater flexibility for long-distance journeys.

Potential Tourism Opportunities Across the Route

The Bhuj–Barauni corridor passes through several destinations with established tourism ecosystems, creating scope for multi-destination travel.

Bhuj and the wider Kutch region are associated with handicrafts, cultural experiences and seasonal tourism. Further east, the route connects with destinations such as Ahmedabad, Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Bharatpur, Mathura and Gorakhpur, each serving different leisure, cultural, heritage or pilgrimage travel segments.

Improved direct connectivity could make it easier for travellers to combine destinations or plan longer journeys across state boundaries.

Impact on Hospitality, Travel & Tourism

The new Amrit Bharat service could have a broad regional impact on the hospitality and tourism ecosystem.

• Destination accessibility: Direct rail connectivity can make several destinations easier to access from distant markets.
• Multi-state tourism: The route creates opportunities for longer, multi-destination itineraries spanning western, northern and eastern India.
• Hotel demand: Increased visitor movement could support accommodation demand in key stopover and destination cities.
• Food & beverage: Restaurants, cafés and local food businesses may benefit from higher tourist and passenger flows.
• Local experiences: Handicrafts, cultural attractions, heritage sites and community tourism businesses could gain access to a wider visitor market.
• Business travel: The service adds another mobility option for commercial movement between major cities and industrial centres.
• Last-mile tourism: Taxi, bus and other local transport services could see additional demand as passengers connect from railway stations to destinations.

Industry Takeaway

The new Bhuj–Barauni Amrit Bharat Express strengthens India’s long-distance rail network by connecting four states and a 2,532-km travel corridor through a single service.

For hospitality and tourism stakeholders, the significance extends beyond passenger connectivity. By linking multiple tourism and commercial markets, the service could support cross-state travel, longer itineraries and greater visitor movement, while creating opportunities for hotels, restaurants, local transport providers and destination businesses along the corridor.