🚆 New Jalpaiguri–Tiruchirappalli Amrit Bharat Express: Key Stops & Route

Balasahana Suresh
The New Jalpaiguri–Tiruchirappalli Amrit Bharat Express (Train No. 20609 / 20610) is a new long‑distance weekly train service introduced by indian Railways. It connects New Jalpaiguri Junction (NJP) in West bengal with Tiruchirappalli Junction (TPJ) in tamil Nadu, spanning over 1,500+km across multiple states and halting at 38 key stations on the way.

📍 All 38 Scheduled Stoppages

New Jalpaiguri Junction (NJP) – Starting point

Kishanganj

Barsoi Junction

Malda Town

Rampurhat

Bolpur

Dankuni

Andul

Kharagpur

Balasore

Bhadrak

Jajpur Keonjhar Road

Cuttack

Bhubaneswar

Khurda Road

Balugaon

Brahmapur

Ichchapuram

Sompeta

Palasa

Srikakulam Road

Vizianagaram

Vishakhapatnam

Duvvada

Rajahmundry

Vijayawada

Ongole

Gudur

Nayudupeta

Sullurpeta

Chennai Egmore

Tambaram

Chengalpattu Junction

Villupuram Junction

Tiruppadiripuliyur (near Cuddalore)

Chidambaram

Mayiladuthurai

Kumbakonam

Thanjavur Junction – Final major halt before tiruchirappalli (Note: thanjavur can be considered part of the final set of 38 detailed stops )

Note: Some reports list Thanjavur as the last stop before TPJ and the total count reaches around 38 key commercial stations on the route.

🛣️ Route & journey Details

📌 Train Numbers

  • 20609 – New Jalpaiguri → Tiruchirappalli
  • 20610 – tiruchirappalli → New Jalpaiguri
📍 Route Highlights

  • Passes through West bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and tamil Nadu.
  • Runs via key junctions such as Kharagpur, Bhubaneswar, Vishakhapatnam, Vijayawada, chennai Egmore, and Tambaram — linking the northeast with the south.
🗓️ Frequency

  • Weekly service:
    • Departs NJP on Fridays
    • Returns from TPJ on Wednesdays.
⏱️ Journey Time

  • Approximately 47hours plus to cover the long distance between north‑east india and tamil Nadu.
🛤️ Why This train Matters

Enhanced Connectivity: Provides direct rail service between north‑east india and southern India, improving travel convenience for students, professionals, and families.

Major Junction Links: Serves major commercial and cultural hubs like Malda Town, Bhubaneswar, Vishakhapatnam, chennai and Thanjavur, facilitating regional mobility.

Weekly service with Comfortable Coaches: Operates with a 22‑coach rake, typical of Amrit Bharat trains designed for long‑distance travel with modern facilities.

🧭 Summary: Key Stops at a Glance

Region

Representative Stations

North & east India

New Jalpaiguri, Kishanganj, Malda Town, Balasore

Odisha & Andhra Pradesh

Bhubaneswar, Vizianagaram, Vishakhapatnam, Rajahmundry

South India

Vijayawada, chennai Egmore, tambaram, Villupuram, Thanjavur

This routing helps connect diverse linguistic and economic regions across the country on a single train line.

📌 Bottom Line:
The New Jalpaiguri–Tiruchirappalli Amrit Bharat Express is a major weekly long‑distance link covering important cities and junctions from West bengal to tamil Nadu, stopping at 38 key stations to boost passenger convenience and inter‑regional connectivity across eastern, central, and southern India.

 

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