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Gujarat’s First Amrit Bharat Express Flagged Off by PM

27 September 20251 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSGujarat’s FirstAmrit BharatExpress FlaggedOff by PM27 September 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Narendra Modi started Gujarat’s first Amrit Bharat Express remotely.

Key facts

  • Route: Berhampur (Odisha) to Udhna at Surat.
  • Mode: virtual flag-off by the Prime Minister.
  • Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Udhna is being rebuilt under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
  • Flag-off performed by: Prime Minister Narendra Modi; ministry linked: Railways.

Exam angle

  • Train: Amrit Bharat Express, a first for Gujarat.
  • Endpoints: Berhampur and Udhna.
  • Scheme: Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.

Test yourself

1. The Amrit Bharat Express flagged off by PM Modi connects Udhna with which Odisha city?

The route runs between Berhampur and Udhna.

2. Udhna railway station is being renovated under which scheme?

The Railway Minister named the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.

3. Udhna station is located at which Gujarat city?

Udhna is at Surat.