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Surat-Odisha Train Boost: 6 Days a Week Soon!
20 Apr
Summary
- Train service between Surat and Odisha will increase to six days weekly.
- The Amrit Bharat train upgrade is expected within the next month.
- This enhances travel for thousands of Odia residents working in Gujarat.
The Amrit Bharat train connecting Brahmapur in Odisha and Udhna in Surat, Gujarat, is set to significantly increase its operational frequency. Currently running once a week, the service will soon operate six days a week, with one day reserved for maintenance. This crucial upgrade is expected to be implemented within the next month, providing much-needed enhanced connectivity.
This development is particularly vital for migrant workers and daily commuters who rely on this route. Thousands of Odia residents employed in Surat will gain more frequent and flexible travel options. The train, first flagged off in September 2025, already serves as an affordable and comfortable link between western and eastern India, connecting five states.
The Amrit Bharat Express (Train No. 19021/19022) currently departs Udhna every Sunday and Brahmapur every Monday. Its route spans Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat, fostering economic and social ties across these regions by improving mobility.
