Regular operations of two newly introduced Amrit Bharat Express trains, Kamakhya–Rohtak and Dibrugarh–Gomti Nagar, will begin from January 30 under the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), improving long-distance rail connectivity for Guwahati and the wider Northeast. The trains were flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 18.
Railway officials said the services are expected to ease travel demand on key north–south and east–west corridors linking Assam with northern India.
Regular services of the Kamakhya–Rohtak and Dibrugarh–Gomti Nagar Amrit Bharat Express trains will begin from January 30 under the Northeast Frontier Railway. The weekly trains will enhance connectivity between Assam and northern India, with Guwahati serving as a key halt on the Dibrugarh–Gomti Nagar route.
Kamakhya–Rohtak Amrit Bharat Express: Schedule & Halts
Train No. 15671 Kamakhya–Rohtak Amrit Bharat Express (Weekly)
- Departure: Kamakhya at 10:00 pm every Friday (from January 30)
Return (Train No. 15672):
- Departure: Rohtak Junction at 10:10 pm every Sunday (from February 1)
Major halts include: Rangiya Jn, Barpeta Road, New Bongaigaon, Kokrajhar, New Coochbehar, New Jalpaiguri, Kishanganj, Barsoi Jn, Katihar Jn, Barauni Jn, Varanasi, Prayagraj Jn, and Delhi Jn.
The service is expected to benefit passengers from western Assam by providing a direct weekly link to Haryana and the Delhi NCR region.
Dibrugarh–Gomti Nagar Amrit Bharat Express: Schedule & Halts
Train No. 15949 Dibrugarh–Gomti Nagar Amrit Bharat Express (Weekly)
- Departure: Dibrugarh at 9:00 pm every Friday (from January 30)
Return (Train No. 15950):
- Departure: Gomti Nagar at 6:40 pm every Sunday (from February 1)
Key halts include: Moranhat, Simaluguri Jn, Mariani Jn, Furkating Jn, Dimapur, Diphu, Lumding Jn, Hojai, Chaparmukh Jn, Jagiroad, Guwahati, Kamakhya, Rangiya Jn, Nalbari, Barpeta Road, New Bongaigaon, Kokrajhar, New Alipurduar, New Coochbehar, New Jalpaiguri, Aluabari Road, Kishanganj, Barsoi Jn, Katihar Jn, Naugachia, Barauni Jn, Hajipur, Chhapra, Gorakhpur Jn, Ayodhya Dham Jn, and Barabanki.
Guwahati’s inclusion as a scheduled halt strengthens the city’s role as a major rail hub connecting Upper Assam with eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Coach Composition & Facilities
Both Amrit Bharat Express trains will have 20 coaches, comprising:
- 7 Sleeper Class
- 10 General Second Class
- 2 SLR/D coaches
- 1 Pantry Car
Railway officials said the configuration is designed to cater to long-distance passengers, including migrant workers, students, and families.
Why This Matters for Guwahati
For Guwahati, the start of regular services means improved access to northern states through budget-friendly long-distance trains. The Dibrugarh–Gomti Nagar service, in particular, enhances Guwahati’s connectivity to Uttar Pradesh while easing pressure on existing routes.
NFR officials said the new services are part of a broader effort to modernise and expand rail connectivity from the Northeast.
What Happens Next
- Regular weekly operations will commence from January 30
- Passenger response and occupancy will be reviewed
- Additional timetable refinements may follow based on demand
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the Amrit Bharat Express services begin?
Regular services for both trains will begin from January 30 under the Northeast Frontier Railway.
Do both trains stop at Guwahati?
The Dibrugarh–Gomti Nagar Amrit Bharat Express will halt at Guwahati, while the Kamakhya–Rohtak service originates from Kamakhya.
