Bihar Namo Bharat Express: The Vande Bharat Express train and Namo Bharat trains have been a cynosure the Indian Railways passengers. Ahead of Bihar elections, the Narendra Modi government is all set to give a connectivity boost to the state. Rajya Sabha MP and JDU leader Sanjay Kumar Jha shared that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the third Namo Bharat Express for the state on April 24.
“Bihar residents will get the gift of a state-of-the-art train. Eastern India’s first high-speed ‘Namo Bharat Train’ will run between Jaynagar (Madhubani) and the capital Patna and will cover this distance in just 5 hours 30 minutes,” said Jha.
Inauguration On April 24
The Rajya Sabha MP further said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Madhubani on 24 April and will flag off the train. “A new era of regional train connectivity will begin in Bihar. Progress will get a new speed,” he said.
बिहारवासियों को मिलेगी अत्याधुनिक ट्रेन की सौगात।
पूर्वी भारत की पहली हाईस्पीड ‘नमो भारत ट्रेन’ जयनगर (मधुबनी) से राजधानी पटना के बीच चलेगी और यह दूरी सिर्फ 5 घंटे 30 मिनट में तय करेगी। आगामी 24 अप्रैल को मधुबनी आ रहे आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री @narendramodi जी इसे हरी झंडी दिखाएंगे।… pic.twitter.com/Q7e3G00h3U
— Sanjay Kumar Jha (@SanjayJhaBihar) April 21, 2025
At present, the Jaynagar to Patna travel by existing trains takes around 7.30 to 8 hours with fares ranging between Rs 400 and Rs 550. The introduction of the Namo Bharat train on the route will reduce the travel time by at least two hours.
The Namo Bharat Rapid Rail, first launched between Ahmedabad and Bhuj in September last year with 12 coaches, is now set to debut in Bihar with an upgraded 16-coach configuration. According to railway officials, the expansion aims to accommodate a larger number of passengers and enhance travel comfort.
Speed And Route
Capable of reaching a maximum speed of 110 kmph, the new train will significantly cut travel time—by nearly half—between key destinations. The fully air-conditioned train can seat approximately 2,000 passengers, offering a comfortable and efficient travel option for commuters.
The route will cover major stations including Madhubani, Sakri, Darbhanga, Samastipur, Barauni, and Mokama.
Features And Amenities
As per the Railway Ministry, this advanced rapid rail service comes packed with modern features such as ergonomically designed seats, modular interiors, fully air-conditioned cabins, and both Type-A and Type-C charging sockets. Ejector-based vacuum toilets add to the train’s modern and hygienic design.
For enhanced safety and security, the train is equipped with the ‘Kavach’ automatic train protection system, CCTV surveillance, fire detection systems, and an emergency talk-back facility. It also features engines at both ends, allowing for quicker turnaround times.
In a first for open-line railways, the train includes a digital route map indicator that provides real-time updates on upcoming stations, further improving the passenger experience.
Vande Bharat In Bihar
Bihar already has two Vande Bharat Express in service. One between Patna and Howrah and the other between Patna and Ranchi. The Patna-Ranchi Vande Bharat Express takes around 6 hours while the Patna to Howrah takes around 6.35 hours, as per the IRCTC train schedule.
Notably, the Indian Railways is also considering rolling out the sleeper Vande Bharat Express between Bihar’s Saharsa to New Delhi. According to reports, the Vande Bharat train from Saharsa to New Delhi will operate via the Samastipur-Hajipur route. It is likely that the train will start from Saharsa and reach New Delhi via Barauni, Samastipur, Muzaffarpur, Hajipur, Patliputra (Patna), DDU (Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction), and Lucknow. However, the official route will be announced later.
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