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
🛤️ 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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