First AC train to run from the tribal area: Railway Minister flags off Ambikapur-Delhi special train.
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On Thursday, the first AC train starts between Ambikapur in Chhattisgarh and Hazrat Nizamuddin station in Delhi. Ambikapur – Nizamuddin – Ambikapur’s weekly special train is fully air-conditioned. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav flagged off the train through video conferencing. The train left half an hour late at 10 am. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said; it would have been better if this train were a normal express.
Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel wrote on his official social media account, ‘New train is starting from Ambikapur to Nizamuddin. For this, thanks to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav on behalf of Chhattisgarh. Ironically, the train in a tribal area is full AC and that too of a special class.
Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Renuka Singh and Bhatgaon MLA Paras Nath Rajwade were present. IOn 14 July, 00864 Ambikapur-Nizamuddin special train left at 9:30 AM. This train will run as a special on the first day.
From 19 July, the train will operate at a regular time. Train No. 04043-04044 Ambikapur – Nizamuddin – Ambikapur weekly special train will leave Nizamuddin every Tuesday. It will reach Ambikapur by 7:30 PM the next day. From 21 July, this train will start running regularly from Ambikapur every Thursday. Its opening time in Ambikapur will be 7:15 AM. This train will reach Nizamuddin at 4:35 PM after travelling full day and night.
