Deekshabhoomi Express runs from Nagpur to Gaya in Bihar. Both these cities are very important symbols of Buddhism. Gaya was the place where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment and Nagpur was the place where Dr. Ambedkar, the tallest Dalit leader in India accepted Deeksha to Buddhism. A stupa now stands on the place where he took Deeksha. That is the reason why this train has been named as the Deekshabhoomi Express.
Train No. 2143 runs once in a week- on Saturdays only. It leaves at 10 AM and reaches at 8.50 AM on the next day. In all, the journey takes 22 hours and 50 minutes. The train consists of 3rd AC and Sleeper Berths and runs over 1253 kms with 17 stops in between. Some important stops include Narkher, Amla, Betul, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Allahabad- Both stations, Varanasi and Mughalsarai. Fare for 3rd AC is Rs. 1065 and for Sleeper Berths is Rs. 399. This is a Super Fast train with Tatkal facility available for those who wish to book tickets at short notice.
Deekshabhoomi Express No. 2144 runs from Gaya to Nagpur. This train runs on Mondays only. It leaves at 5.10 PM and reaches at 4 PM on the next day and takes 22 hours and 50 minutes for the journey. This train too has 3rd AC and Sleeper Berths and makes 17 stops over the distance of 1253 kms
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