Sealdah-Banaras Amrit Bharat Express Commences Its First-Ever Commercial Journey Today.

A NEW ERA BEGINS: Sealdah-Banaras Amrit Bharat Express Commences Its First-Ever Commercial Journey Today.

A new era of rail connectivity unfolds today as the Sealdah-Banaras Amrit Bharat Express (Train No. 22587) begins its maiden journey from Sealdah Station. This high-speed service marks the very first time an Amrit Bharat category train connects these two ancient spiritual and cultural powerhouses Sealdah and Banaras directly.

This journey is set to be an enthusiastic experience for passengers, combining the heritage of the two cities with the latest in rail engineering. What truly sets this train apart is its cutting-edge new technology, featuring engines at both ends for superior speed and a smoother, jerk-free ride, making it a pioneer in modern rail travel.

Sealdah Banaras Amrit Bharat exp. No- 22587 will depart from Sealdah (Tri-Weekly) every Saturday, Monday, and Wednesday at 19:30. It will reach its first major stop at Durgapur (Arr/Dep-21:19/21:21), followed by Asansol Jn. (Arr./Dep- 21:42/21:45), Madhupur Jn. (Arr./Dep-22:35/22:37), Jasidih Jn.(Arr./Dep-22:56/22:58). The journey continues into the next day, reaching Patna Jn.(Arr./Dep-02:43/02:50, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.(Arr./Dep-06:10/06:15), finally reaching Banaras station at 07:20 in the morning, and 22588 Banaras Sealdah Amrit Bharat Express (tri- weekly) will leave Banaras at 22:10 hrs. on every Friday, Sunday and Tuesday and reach Sealdah at 09:55 hrs next day.

The train features a modern 18-coach composition, including 8 Sleeper Class, 8 General 2nd Class , and 2 LSLRDPP(Divyangjan) coaches.

The arrival of the Amrit Bharat Express at Sealdah signifies a major leap in passenger comfort and technical excellence, promising a faster and more vibrant travel experience for all and improving long-distance connectivity.