2 min readMar 9, 2026 03:13 PM IST
Dhanbad-Podanur Amrit Bharat Express: Indian Railways (IR) is set to roll out a new Amrit Bharat Express between Dhanbad and Podanur. This new train is expected to offer affordable and high-quality service for passengers from lower and lower-middle income category. The train will also improve the connectivity between Jharkhand and Tamil Nadu.
Podanur-Dhanbad Amrit Bharat Express: Train number, Route
The Podanur-Dhanbad Amrit Bharat Express will operate as train number 16619, while Dhanbad-Podanur Amrit Bharat Express will operate as train number 16620. The Podanur-Dhanbad-Podanur Amrit Bharat Express will run via Coimbatore.
Podanur-Dhanbad Amrit Bharat Express: Stoppages
During its journey between Podanur and Dhanbad, train number 16619/16620 Podanur-Dhanbad-Podanur Amrit Bharat Express will halt at 35 stations. These are: Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode, Salem, Jolarpettai, Katpadi, Tirutani, Renigunta, Nellore, Ongole, Vijayawada, Eluru, Rajahmundry, Samalkot, Duvvada, Simhachalam North, Kottavalasa, Vizianagaram, Bobbili, Parvatipuram, Rayagada, Muniguda, Kesinga, Titlagarh, Balangir, Bargarh Road, Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Rourkela, Hatia, Ranchi, Muri, Bokaro Steel City, Chandrapura and Katrasgarh.
Podanur-Dhanbad Amrit Bharat Express: Frequency, Composition
The Podanur-Dhanbad Amrit Bharat Express will run as a weekly service. From Podanur, the train will run every Saturday and from Dhanbad, the train will run every Monday. The train will have Sleeper and General Second Class coaches.
Podanur-Dhanbad Amrit Bharat Express: Timetable
Train number 16619 Podanur-Dhanbad Amrit Bharat Express will depart every Saturday at 06:15 hrs and will reach Dhanbad at 04:00 hrs on Monday. Train number 16620 Dhanbad-Podanur Amrit Bharat Express will depart every Monday at 14:00 hrs and will reach Podanur at 11:20 hrs on Wednesday.
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