The Railway Board has approved regularisation of the Gorakhpur-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express as a new direct rail link between eastern Uttar Pradesh and the national capital. The service will run as train numbers 15095 and 15096 weekly with the first departure from Gorakhpur on August 27 and the return journey from Delhi on August 28.
The new Amrit Bharat Express will be particularly beneficial for passengers travelling between Gorakhpur and Delhi, particularly those from several districts of Uttar Pradesh on the route. The service will connect key railway stations of Khalilabad, Basti, Gonda, Burhwal, Sitapur, Bareilly, Moradabad and Ghaziabad before reaching Delhi.
Gorakhpur-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express Route
Train number 15095 Gorakhpur-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express will be operated from Gorakhpur towards Delhi. The train leaves from Gorakhpur at 10:45 PM on Thursday and will reach Delhi at 12:50 PM on the next day.
On the return journey, train number 15096 Delhi-Gorakhpur Amrit Bharat Express will leave Delhi at 2:00 PM on Friday and arrive at Gorakhpur around 6:25 to 6:30 AM the next day.
The proposed route will have many important railway stations in Uttar Pradesh. From Gorakhpur, the train will serve Khalilabad, Basti, Gonda, Burhwal, Sitapur, Bareilly, Moradabad and Ghaziabad before going to Delhi. The stops will make the service convenient for passengers traveling from one end to another and for the commuters traveling between intermediate cities.
Gorakhpur-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express Timings
The key schedule details of the new weekly service are:
Train 15095: Gorakhpur to Delhi. Departure: 10:45 PM, Thursday. Arrival: 12:50 PM, Friday. Train 15096: Delhi to Gorakhpur. Departure: 2:00 PM, Friday. Arrival: Around 6:25-6:30 AM, Saturday.
Passengers who are going to travel on the service should check the latest timetable before booking tickets, as railway schedules and operational details could be revised by the authorities.
Amrit Bharat Network Expansion
The approval of the Gorakhpur-Delhi service is part of the wider Amrit Bharat Express network expansion. The Railway Board has approved seven new Amrit Bharat Express services covering different parts of the country.
Amrit Bharat Express trains are meant to give affordable long-distance travel and improve connectivity between cities and regions. The services feature non-AC accommodation and therefore are relatively cheap for long-distance travel.
For Gorakhpur and surrounding areas, the new service will be very important as it will provide a direct connection to Delhi and cover some of the major stations in Uttar Pradesh. The route will give passengers another option to the national capital and also in a route where there is high demand.
What Passengers Should Know
Passengers using the Gorakhpur-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express need to check the latest information through the official Indian Railways timetable and the National Train Enquiry System (NTES). Departure and arrival timings can change due to operational requirements, seasonal changes, maintenance work or other railway-related factors.
The new weekly train is joining the growing Amrit Bharat network and will enhance the rail connections between eastern Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. With stops at major stations like Basti, Gonda, Sitapur, Bareilly, Moradabad and Ghaziabad, the service will be a convenient long-distance option for passengers across the region.
As the August 27 first departure date is approaching, passengers are advised to confirm the train's availability, stoppages, timings and ticketing details on official railway channels before booking tickets.
