India, Nov. 12 -- Indian Railways ran its first Amrit Bharat Express 3.0 service, the first in the series with air-conditioned coaches, between New Delhi and Patna as a Chhath Puja special, the national transporter said.

The train left New Delhi Railway Station for Patna Junction at midnight on 11 November. It was built by the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai and, unlike the earlier Amrit Bharat 1.0 and 2.0 rakes, mixes AC and non-AC accommodation.

The 22-coach formation has six Third AC coaches, two Second AC, one First AC, six Sleeper, four General, one pantry car, one power car and a Divyangjan-cum-Guard brake van.

Northern Railway said the train has push-pull technology for faster acceleration, an improved suspension system, moder...