# India launches first AC Amrit Bharat Express for Chhath rush

> Indian Railways rolls out its first Amrit Bharat Express 3.0 with air-conditioned coaches on the New Delhi-Patna route as a special service for Chhath Puja.
- Title: India launches first AC Amrit Bharat Express for Chhath rush
- Summary: Indian Railways rolls out its first Amrit Bharat Express 3.0 with air-conditioned coaches on the New Delhi-Patna route as a special service for Chhath Puja.
- Keywords: indian railways, amrit bharat express 3.0, new delhi-patna route, chhath puja, integral coach factory, ac coaches, india, The Indian Express
- Source: The Indian Express — https://indianexpress.com/article/india/indian-railways-first-amrit-bharat-express-ac-coaches-delhi-patna-route-10959843
- Author: Anish Mondal
- Published: 2026-11-12T05:34:20+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: indian railways, amrit bharat express 3.0, new delhi-patna route, chhath puja, integral coach factory, ac coaches, india, news, politics
## First Amrit Bharat 3.0 launched
Indian Railways has rolled out its first Amrit Bharat Express 3.0 train on the New Delhi-Patna route.
## Built by Chennai factory
The new-generation Amrit Bharat Express was developed by Chennai-based Integral Coach Factory. It features a mix of air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned coaches, offering passengers more travel options.
## Designed for middle-class passengers
According to Northern Railway, the Amrit Bharat three point zero has been designed keeping the travel needs of common and middle-class passengers in mind.It features comfortable seating, improved suspension, modern toilets and mobile charging points.
## Push-pull technology for speed
The New Delhi-Patna Amrit Bharat three point zero service is equipped with push-pull technology, which enables faster acceleration and provides passengers with a smoother, safer and more comfortable journey.
## Twenty-two coaches with mixed classes
The Amrit Bharat three point zero trainset has twenty-two coaches. These include six Third AC, two Second AC, one First AC, six Sleeper, four General, one Pantry, one Power Car and one Divyangjan-cum-Guard Brake Van.
## Built on earlier train experience
The Amrit Bharat three point zero has been designed based on the experience of Amrit Bharat one point zero and Amrit Bharat two point zero trains.
## Modern design with safety standards
The Amrit Bharat Express three point zero coaches feature new interior colour themes with coordinated shades for flooring, seats, curtains and lavatory areas.
## Easing Chhath festival travel surge
Northern Railway said the special train will prove to be a significant boon for passengers, helping to manage the heavy surge in travel demand between Delhi and Bihar during the Chhath festival.

> This special train will prove to be a significant boon for passengers, helping to manage the heavy surge in travel demand between Delhi and Bihar during the Chhath festival.
## Key takeaway

Indian Railways introduced its first Amrit Bharat Express 3.0 with AC and non-AC coaches on the New Delhi-Patna route to manage travel demand during Chhath Puja.