| Amrit Bharat | |
|---|---|
 An Amrit Bharat trainset | |
| Stock type | Push-pull train |
| In service | 30 December 2023 |
| Manufacturer | Coaches:ICF Chennai,RCF Kapurthala Locomotives:Chittaranjan Locomotive Works |
| Designer | RDSO,ICF |
| Assembly | Chennai,Kapurthala |
| Constructed | 2023–present |
| Entered service | 30 December 2023 |
| Number built | 9 (by ICF)[1] Unknown (by RCF) |
| Formation | 2 locomotives and 22 coaches (Push-pull configuration) |
| Capacity | 1,834 |
| Owners | Indian Railways |
| Operators | Indian Railways |
| Lines served | 15 |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Spotweldedstainless steel |
| Car length |
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| Floor height | 1,320 mm (4 ft 4 in) |
| Platform height | 840 mm (2 ft9+1⁄8 in) |
| Entry | Step |
| Doors | Manual pivot hinge doors |
| Wheel diameter | 855–915 mm (33.66–36.02 in) |
| Wheelbase | 14.9 m (48 ft10+5⁄8 in) bogie centres |
| Maximum speed | 160 km/h (99 mph) |
| Weight | 39.5 t (38.9 long tons; 43.5 short tons) (average) |
| Electric system(s) | 25 kV 50 Hz AC viaoverhead line |
| Current collection | Pantograph |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
Amrit Bharat is an Indianpush-pull train, designed and developed byIndian Railways at itsIntegral Coach Factory inChennai. It has non-air-conditioned three-tiersleeper and unreserved coaches.
Amrit Bharat trains have upgraded non-air-conditioned three-tiersleeper and unreserved coaches.[2] Thecoaches are manufactured byIntegral Coach Factory, Chennai at the cost of₹650 million (US$7.7 million) per trainset.[3] In contrast to other Indian trains, the trainsets will have a locomotive at both ends in apush-pull configuration, enabling better acceleration and shorter turnaround times in direction reversals.[4][5][6] It has also be termed as common man train.[7]
The trainsets will be powered by twoWAP-5locomotives connected at each ends with vibration resistance engines manufactured byChittaranjan Locomotive Works. The Locomotive also features aerodynamic design. Each trainset consists of 22 coaches: 12 3-tier sleeper class, 8 unreserved and 2 luggage coaches.[8] As part of the "Make in India" Initiative, theIntegral Coach Factory (ICF), a subsidiary ofIndian Railways (IR), created and produced theAmrit Bharat Express.[9][10]
The first generation of Amrit Bharat were built in 2023. The coaches are equipped withelectric outlets, reading lights,CCTV cameras,bio-vacuum toilets,sensor-based water taps andpassenger information system.[11][7] The trainsets will also have semi-permanent couplers to avoid shocks during starting and stopping of the train and fully-covered vestibules to facilitate stability and safety.[12][13]
The first prototype of the second generation of Amrit Bharat was built in 2025.
The semi-permanent couplers of the first generation have been replaced by semi-automatic couplers for easy attachment and detachment. Other improvements include anelectro-pneumatic assisted brake system for quick brake application, a fully sealed gangway for quick coupling and decoupling, and a vacuum evacuation system.
The train has an onboard condition monitoring system for real-time tracking of wheels and bearings, and internet-based water level indicators. External emergency lights have been added to provide basic lighting during emergencies.
Improvements to toilets include adding a disabled-friendly toilet and toilet indicator lights. The toilets have an automatic hygiene odour control system. Toilets are built withsheet molding compound material for ease of maintenance and aesthetics.
Each passenger has a dedicated charging socket with USB A and C-type ports. Other additions include a foldable snack table, mobile holder, and foldable bottle holder. A public address and passenger information system has been added, along with an emergency system to connect with the loco pilot. The seat and berth design has been improved for a comfortable ride.[14]
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The rake formations of all the operational versions of the train are given below:
Abbreviations
| Coach Sr. No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Class | SLR | UR / GS | SL | UR / GS | SLR | |||||||||||||||||
| Seating Capacity (Per Coach) | 50 | 100 | 80 | 100 | 50 | |||||||||||||||||
| Coach Sr. No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Class | SLR | UR / GS | SL | PC | SL | UR / GS | SLR | |||||||||||||||
| Seating Capacity (Per Coach) | 50 | 100 | 80 | Nil | 80 | 100 | 50 | |||||||||||||||
