Firozpur. Anticipating a steep increase in passenger flow during the upcoming holiday period, Northern Railway has introduced a dedicated service linking Firozpur Cantt with Purnia, aimed at easing the journey for travelers bound for Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

Service pattern and timings

The special train, numbered 04634/04633, will operate eight departures in each direction. Departures from Firozpur Cantt are set for every Thursday from 8 October to 26 November, while the return trips from Purnia will run each Saturday between 10 October and 28 November.

Departure and arrival details

According to railway officials, train 04634 leaves Firozpur Cantt at 17:30 and reaches Purnia around 03:00 after an approximate run of 33 hours 30 minutes.

The return leg, train 04633, departs Purnia at 06:00 and arrives back at Firozpur Cantt close to 16:35 the following day, covering the route in roughly 34 hours 35 minutes.

Key stations on the corridor

The express traverses a broad swath of North‑India, stopping at major points in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Principal halts in both directions include:

  • 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 without the usual congestion.

Coach composition

The train will be formed 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 during the peak festive window.

With celebrations such as Durga Puja, Diwali and Chhath on the horizon, demand on routes linking Punjab with the eastern heartland is expected to stay high. This special express offers a timely alternative for holiday‑bound travelers.