Lok Sabha Question No. 1678 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-30
Subject: Amrit Bharat Trains in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Shri Malaiyarasan D

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1678

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.07.2025

## AMRIT BHARAT TRAINS IN TAMIL NADU

## 1678 SHRI MALAIYARASAN D:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the current status and  progress  of the "Amrit Bharat  Trains" initiative;
- (b) the details of the funds sanctioned, allocated and utilised under this initiative;
- (c) the number of trains that have been launched under the Amrit Bharat Trains scheme so far within Tamil Nadu;
- (d) the  specific  features  and  improvements  introduced  in  the  Amrit Bharat Trains particularly in terms of passenger comfort, safety and sustainability;
- (e) the  measures  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  to  ensure  the smooth  operation  of  these  trains  in  terms  of  infrastructure,  staff training and technology adoption; and
- (f) whether the Government is proposing for expansion of these trains across the country, if so, the details thereof particularly Tamil Nadu?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

- (a)  to  (f)  Improvement/up-gradation  of  Rolling  Stock  to  enhance  safety and comfort of passengers is a continuous and ongoing process on Indian Railways.

Indian  Railways  (IR)  has  introduced  fully  non-AC  Amrit  Bharat  trains, presently comprising 11 General Class coaches, 8 Sleeper Class coaches, 1 Pantry car and 02 Second class cum Luggage cum Guard Van & Disabled Friendly Compartment. These trains have been designed and manufactured to cater to the needs of general public by providing Worldclass  modern  and  comfortable  rail  travel  experience  to  passengers  of Non-AC segment. IR has provisioned for production of 100 Amrit Bharat Trains.

High Speed, enhanced Safety standards and world class Service are the hallmarks of these trains with following enhanced features and amenities:

- i. Better aesthetics of seat and berths with enhanced look & feel on the lines of Vande Bharat Sleeper.
- ii. Jerk Free Semi-Automatic Couplers.
- iii. Improved Crashworthiness in coaches by provision of crash tube.
- iv. Provision of CCTV system in all coaches and Luggage room.
- v. Improved designs of toilets.
- vi. Improved design of Ladder for ease of climbing on to the berth.
- vii. Improved LED Light fitting & Charging Sockets.
- viii. Provision of EP assisted braking system.
- ix. Aerosol  based  fire  suppression  system  in  toilets  and  electrical cubicles.
- x. USB Type-A and Type-C mobile charging sockets.
- xi. Emergency Talk Back system for two-way communication between Passenger and Guard/Train Manager.
12. xii.
13. Non-AC pantry with enhanced heating capacity.
- xiii. Fully  sealed  gangways  with  quick  release  mechanism  for  easy attachment and detachment.

As  the  Railway  network  straddles  across  state  boundaries,  trains  are introduced across such boundaries as per network requirement. Of the 14  Amrit  Bharat  Express  services  operating  on  the  Indian  Railways network, 08 services have been introduced w.e.f 18 th  July, 2025.

Presently,  13433/13434  SMVT  Bengaluru  -  Malda  Town  Amrit  Bharat Express  caters various stations including Katpadi and  Jolarpettai, located in the State of Tamil Nadu. Besides, introduction of train services including  Amrit  Bharat  train  services  is  an  on-going  process  on  Indian Railways, subject to traffic justification, operational feasibility, availability of resources, etc.

Further, Prescribed training at regular intervals is imparted to each and every  maintenance  staff  to  update  their  knowhow  about  maintenance practices and latest technology.

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