In a big boost to Bihar, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will flag off seven trains, including three Amrit Bharat Express, from Patna on Monday, an official statement said.

The Amrit Bharat Express, which has gained a distinct identity as a popular train among the middle class and common people, currently operates 12 services across the country, of which 10 run from Bihar, it said.

"With the launch of three more Amrit Bharat Express trains, the total number will rise to 15, out of which 13 will operate from Bihar. This is a major gift from the Centre to the people of Bihar," the statement said.

The three Amrit Bharat Express trains from Muzaffarpur to Charlapalli (near Hyderabad), Darbhanga to Madar Junction (near Ajmer), and Chhapra to Anand Vihar Terminal (Delhi) will enhance connectivity and convenience for the people of Bihar.

Brief Details of Amrit Bharat Express Trains:

1. Train No. 15293/15294 Muzaffarpur–Charlapalli–Muzaffarpur Amrit Bharat Express (Weekly):

This express will run via Hajipur, Patliputra, Ara, Buxar, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Prayagraj Chheoki, Jabalpur, Itarsi, Nagpur, and Kazipet.

2. Train No. 19623/19624 Madar–Darbhanga–Madar Amrit Bharat Express (Weekly):

This express will run via Kamtaul, Sitamarhi, Raxaul, Narkatiaganj, Gorakhpur, Gomti Nagar, Kanpur, Tundla, and Jaipur.

3. Train No. 15133/15134 Chhapra–Anand Vihar–Chhapra Amrit Bharat Express (Twice Weekly):

This express will run via Siwan, Thawe, Kaptanganj, Gorakhpur, Basti, Gonda, Aishbagh (Lucknow), and Kanpur.

In addition to Amrit Bharat trains, the Union Railway Minister will also flag off four passenger trains.

The trains will run on the following routes:

1. Train No. 75271/75272 Nawada–Patna–Nawada DEMU Passenger:

This passenger train will run via Sheikhpura, Barbigha, Asthawan, Bihar Sharif, Noorsarai, Daniyawan, Top Sarthua, Fazalchak, Jatdumri, and Punpun. It will operate six days a week (except Sundays).

2. Train No. 75273/75274 Islampur–Patna–Islampur DEMU Passenger:

This passenger train will run via Punpun, Jatdumri, Fazalchak, Top Sarthua, Daniyawan, and Hilsa. It will operate six days a week (except Sundays).

3. Train No. 53201/53202 Patna–Buxar–Patna Fast Passenger:
This passenger train will run via Danapur and Ara. It will operate six days a week (except Sundays).

4. Train No. 53203/53204 Jhajha–Danapur–Jhajha Fast Passenger:
This passenger train will run via Jamui, Kiul, Mokama, Bakhtiyarpur, and Fatuha. It will operate six days a week (except Sundays).