Firozpur. Anticipating a steep increase in passenger flow during the festive period, Northern Railway has launched a dedicated special train linking Firozpur Cantt with Purnia, aimed at easing travel for commuters heading to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
Train numbers and frequency
The service, numbered 04634/04633 Firozpur Cantt‑Purnia‑Firozpur Cantt Special, will operate eight journeys in each direction. Departures from Firozpur are slated for every Thursday between 8 October and 26 November, while the return runs on Saturdays from 10 October to 28 November.
Departure and arrival timings
According to railway officials, train 04634 will leave Firozpur Cantt at 5:30 pm and reach Purnia around 3:00 am after a roughly 33‑hour‑30‑minute trek.
On the return leg, train 04633 is scheduled to depart Purnia at 6:00 am and arrive at Firozpur Cantt at about 4:35 pm the following day, covering the distance in approximately 34‑hours‑35‑minutes.
Key stations on the route
The special train traverses a corridor that spans Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, halting at the following important stations in both directions:
- Makhu
- Lohian Khas
- Nakodar
- Phillaur
- Dhandari Kalan
- Chandigarh
- Ambala Cantt
- Yamunanagar‑Jagadhri
- Saharanpur
- Moradabad
- Bareilly
- Shahjahanpur
- Sitapur
- Gonda
- Gorakhpur
- Chhapra
- Sonpur
- Hajipur
- Shahpur Patori
- Barauni
- Begusarai
- Khagaria
- Mansi
- Naugachia
- Katihar
This extensive list ensures that passengers from Punjab can reach a wide array of destinations across eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar during the peak holiday rush.
Coach composition
The rake will consist of 16 coaches, comprising five AC 3‑tier coaches, six sleeper coaches, and five general‑class coaches. The additional capacity is intended to relieve pressure on regular services and give travelers a reliable alternative for their festive journeys.
With Durga Puja, Diwali and Chhath on the horizon, demand on the Punjab‑to‑East corridor is projected to stay high. This special train aims to accommodate the surge and help passengers reach their homes safely.
