# Bhuj-Barauni Amrit Bharat Express approved, Jhansi train extended 2026-09-26T00:42:10+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Railway Ministry has approved a new tri-weekly Amrit Bharat Express between Bhuj in Gujarat and Barauni in Bihar, covering 2,532 km through Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The ministry said the start date will be announced soon. The Bhuj-Barauni service will run on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, with the return service on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. In a separate decision, the Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi-Agra Cantt Express has been extended to Mathura, increasing its journey distance from 217 km to 270 km. The ministry said this provides an additional travel option between Jhansi, Agra and Mathura, with new stoppages at Raja ki Mandi, Runkuta, Deen Dayal Dham and Baad. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The Amrit Bharat Express is a relatively new train category launched by Indian Railways in 2023, featuring non-AC coaches with reclining seats and onboard amenities at lower fares. The Bhuj-Barauni route connects a major western port city to a key junction in Bihar, potentially serving migrant workers and traders along the corridor. The extension of the Jhansi-Agra Express to Mathura adds a direct link from Bundelkhand to the temple town, a route currently served by limited trains. The railways will likely announce commercial timings and fare details before the service commences. ## Coverage - indiatoday.in Tags: Barauni, Bhuj, Jhansi, Mathura, railway ministry Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/bhuj-barauni-amrit-bharat-express-approved-jhansi-train-extended/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/bhuj-barauni-amrit-bharat-express-approved-jhansi-train-extended/#story-in-brief