Why the extra train matters
As the festive season approaches, rail traffic is set to spike dramatically. To cushion the surge, Northern Railway has launched a dedicated special train connecting Firozpur Cantt with Purnia, offering a fresh travel window for passengers bound for Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
Train numbers and frequency
The service, listed as 04634/04633 Firozpur Cantt‑Purnia‑Firozpur Cantt Special, will operate eight round‑trips. Departures from Firozpur are scheduled every Thursday from 8 October to 26 November, while the return journeys from Purnia will run every Saturday between 10 October and 28 November.
Timetable at a glance
04634 (Firozpur → Purnia): leaves Firozpur Cantt at 5:30 pm and arrives around 3:00 am after a 33‑hour‑30‑minute run.
04633 (Purnia → Firozpur): departs Purnia at 6:00 am, reaching Firozpur Cantt at roughly 4:35 pm the next day, covering the distance in about 34‑hours‑35‑minutes.
Key stops along the route
The train traverses a corridor that threads through Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, halting at the following 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
Coach composition
The special comprises 16 coaches: five AC 3‑tier coaches, six sleeper coaches and five general‑class coaches, furnishing ample capacity for holiday‑bound crowds.
Railway officials stress that the additional service is aimed at relieving pressure on regular trains and giving travelers a reliable alternative during the peak festive period.
With Durga Puja, Diwali and Chhath on the horizon, demand on routes linking Punjab with eastern UP and Bihar is expected to stay high. This dedicated train should prove a timely lifeline for passengers planning journeys during the celebrations.
