Firozpur. Anticipating a massive spike in passenger traffic during the festive period, Northern Railway has launched a special express connecting Firozpur Cantt with Purnia, offering extra capacity for travelers bound for Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

The train, numbered 04634/04633 Firozpur Cantt‑Purnia‑Firozpur Cantt Special, will operate eight departures in each direction. Departures from Firozpur are scheduled every Thursday from 8 October to 26 November, while the return runs every Saturday from 10 October to 28 November.

Timetable and Journey Duration

According to railway officials, train 04634 leaves Firozpur Cantt at 5:30 pm and arrives in Purnia around 3:00 am after a run of roughly 33 hours 30 minutes.

On the return leg, train 04633 departs Purnia at 6:00 am and reaches Firozpur Cantt at about 4:35 pm the following day, covering the distance in approximately 34 hours 35 minutes.

Key Stops Across Four States

The special service threads through a string of important stations in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, including:

  • 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 route ensures seamless connectivity for passengers traveling between the north‑west and the eastern heartland during the peak holiday window.

Coach Composition

The train will comprise 16 coaches: five air‑conditioned 3‑tier coaches, six sleeper‑class coaches and five general‑class coaches.

Railway officials highlighted that the extra service is meant to alleviate pressure on regular trains and give holiday‑bound travelers an additional, comfortable option.

With Durga Puja, Diwali and Chhath on the horizon, demand on the Punjab‑to‑UP‑Bihar corridor is expected to stay high. This special express aims to smooth the journey for countless passengers planning trips during this bustling season.