Coming soon, Amrit Bharat 3.0: All about its new features

In a major boost to Indian Railways, the next-generation of Amrit Bharat Express is set to be launched soon for public in the country, informed Ministry of Railways in a X post on Monday (April 6, 2026). The latest upgrade, Amrit Bharat 3.0, comes up with smart additional features in comparison to its predecessor, in a bid to enhance travel experience of millions of passengers. The new version is configured to serve the interests of long-distance travels.

Features in Amrit Bharat Express 3.0

Amrit Bharat Express’s earlier versions earned its recognition for jerk-free seats and berths, inclusion of CCTV cameras in all coaches, improved design of toilets, smart design of ladder for ease of climbing to berth, and emergency talkback system between passenger and train manager. In a step forward, the next-generation of Amrit Bharat express is likely to provide more spacious berths, enhanced legroom, alongside major sharp tweaks in berth design.

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Posting a video on X, Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw wrote, “To enhance the safety and convenience of passengers, the railway has prepared models of coaches with new designs and better toilet facilities. An existing coach has been upgraded to create a sample coach”.

The 30-second video shows a quick tour of the train’ coaches and washroom. It highlights the neatly designed features, such as bright-coloured flooring, enhanced space for passengers, and arm stands. The collection of such features is set to give the passengers an improved travel experience.

How is Amrit Bharat Express different from Vande Bharat Express?

The Amrit Bharat Express is a non-AC train, equipped for long-distance journey with sleeper and general coaches. However, the Vande Bharat Express is a fully AC, fast-train made for faster intercity journeys, with chair car seating, modern amenities, and quicker acceleration. To put simply, Amrit Bharat focuses on mass affordability, while Vande Bharat prioritises speed, comfort, and premium travel experience.

Coaches in Amrit Bharat 3.0

The Indian Railways has not yet clarified any specific stance on the number of coaches in Amrit Bharat 3.0. However, it’s predecessor had a composition of 11 General coaches, eight Sleeper Class coaches, one Pantry car and two Luggage cum Divyangjan coaches.

Presently, Amrit Bharat runs across 60 routes in the country, with new routes expected to be further added in the coming months.

The Amrit Bharat Express was launched in December 30, 2023, by when Prime Minister Narendra Modi. With non-AC coach and affordable long-distance service, it aims to improve travel for common passengers with upgraded sleeper and general coaches, better luggage space, and enhanced safety features.

Earlier in the day, Ministry of Railways posted the pictures of the new-generation non-AC train in X, which mentioned, “ Hon’ble MR Shri @AshwiniVaishnaw recently inspected sample coaches of next-generation #AmritBharatExpress trains at New Delhi Railway station, showcasing enhanced comfort, modern interiors and HL3 fire safety standards for a better passenger experience”