- Railway Board approved a new Amrit Bharat Express between Delhi and Gorakhpur
- The train will run weekly with overnight journeys on Tuesdays in both directions
- It will stop at 11 stations across eastern Uttar Pradesh, improving regional connectivity
Rail passengers travelling between Delhi and eastern Uttar Pradesh may soon have another affordable long-distance train option. The Railway Board (RB) has approved a new Amrit Bharat Express service connecting Delhi and Gorakhpur, adding to the growing list of trains under the Amrit Bharat category. These trains are being positioned as budget-friendly alternatives that still offer a modern travel experience, especially for passengers from lower and lower-middle income groups.
A New Delhi-Gorakhpur Link In The Works
According to an official communication dated April 27, 2026, the Railway Board confirmed the approval of the service. The letter stated, “Ministry of Railways approves introduction of Gorakhpur-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express,” as per the Indian Express.
The train is expected to improve connectivity between Gorakhpur and the national capital, especially for passengers travelling regularly for work, studies and family visits.
At present, one Amrit Bharat Express already passes through Gorakhpur as part of the Anand Vihar Terminal-Darbhanga route. With this new service, Gorakhpur will now get a direct Amrit Bharat connection with Delhi as well.
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Train Numbers And Route Details
The Delhi-Gorakhpur-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express will run as train numbers 14046 and 14045.
During the journey, the train will stop at 11 stations. These include Ghaziabad, Moradabad, Bareilly, Shahjahanpur, Sitapur, Burhwal, Gonda, Balrampur, Barhni, Siddharth Nagar and Anand Nagar.
The route is expected to benefit passengers from several towns in Uttar Pradesh that depend heavily on rail travel.
Weekly Service With Overnight Journey
The new Amrit Bharat Express will run once a week. Both the Delhi-to-Gorakhpur and Gorakhpur-to-Delhi services will operate every Tuesday.
Train number 14046 will leave Delhi at 12:40 am and reach Gorakhpur at 3:50 pm the next day.
On the return route, train number 14045 will depart from Gorakhpur Junction at 9:40 pm and arrive in Delhi at 12:50 pm the following day.
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More Amrit Bharat Trains For Uttar Pradesh
Last month, the Ministry of Railways launched two more Amrit Bharat Express trains linking Uttar Pradesh with Maharashtra. These are the Banaras-Hadapsar (Pune) Amrit Bharat Express and the Ayodhya Cantt-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (Mumbai) Amrit Bharat Express.
With the latest approval, Uttar Pradesh continues to see an expansion of affordable long-distance rail services under the Amrit Bharat network.
