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 StoppagesNew Jalpaiguri Junction (NJP) – Starting point
KishanganjBarsoi JunctionMalda TownRampurhatBolpurDankuniAndulKharagpurBalasoreBhadrakJajpur Keonjhar RoadCuttackBhubaneswarKhurda RoadBalugaonBrahmapurIchchapuramSompetaPalasaSrikakulam RoadVizianagaramVishakhapatnamDuvvadaRajahmundryVijayawadaOngoleGudurNayudupetaSullurpetaChennai EgmoreTambaramChengalpattu JunctionVillupuram JunctionTiruppadiripuliyur (near
Cuddalore)
ChidambaramMayiladuthuraiKumbakonamThanjavur 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
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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.
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Frequency- Weekly service:
- Departs NJP on Fridays
- Returns from TPJ on Wednesdays.
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Journey Time- Approximately 47 hours 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 GlanceRegionRepresentative StationsNorth & east IndiaNew Jalpaiguri, Kishanganj, Malda Town, Balasore
Odisha & Andhra PradeshBhubaneswar, Vizianagaram, Vishakhapatnam, Rajahmundry
South IndiaVijayawada, chennai Egmore, tambaram, Villupuram, ThanjavurThis 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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