Prime Minister Narendra Modi to launch 2 Amrit Bharat trains

India Apr 27, 2026

On April 28, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch two new Amrit Bharat Express trains.
These weekly trains will run between Banaras and Pune, and Ayodhya and Mumbai, basically connecting some of India's top religious spots with buzzing economic cities.
It's all part of Indian Railways's push to make long-distance travel smoother.

Varanasi Ayodhya routes to boost tourism

These routes mean more direct travel from tourists heading to Varanasi or Ayodhya, to passengers traveling between Mumbai or Pune.
The hope is that easier journeys will boost tourism and help more people stay connected across regions.