# Indian Railways expansion of train services

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indian-railways-expansion-of-train-services
> Updated: 2026-10-07T00:46:25.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Indian Railways has approved several new train services to improve connectivity across various states. Initially, the ministry sanctioned the Bhuj-Barauni Amrit Bharat Express, a tri-weekly service covering approximately 2,532 kilometers to link Gujarat and Bihar through Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.

Following requests from Rajasthan’s Chief Minister, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw approved additional services passing through Rajasthan. In addition to the Bhuj–Barauni Amrit Bharat Express, the ministry sanctioned the Haridwar–Okha Express and the Haridwar–Veraval Express, which will connect Haridwar to parts of Gujarat and western India via stations such as Jaipur and Ajmer.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-07: Rajasthan to receive three new train services

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has approved three new train services for Rajasthan, including the Bhuj–Barauni Amrit Bharat Express and two routes connecting Haridwar to Gujarat.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rajasthan-to-receive-three-new-train-services

### 2026-09-26: Indian Railways approves new Bhuj-Barauni Amrit Bharat Express

Indian Railways has approved a new tri-weekly Amrit Bharat Express connecting Bhuj, Gujarat, and Barauni, Bihar, covering 2,532 km across four states.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indian-railways-approves-new-bhuj-barauni-amrit-bharat-express

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