Purvanchal Express

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Purvanchal Express
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Overview
Service type Express
Locale West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar & Uttar Pradesh
First service3 October 1987;38 years ago (1987-10-03)
Current operator North Eastern Railway
Route
Termini Kolkata (KOAA)
Gorakhpur (GKP)
Service frequency4 Days a week as 15047/15048,
Bi-weekly as 15049/15050,
Weekly as 15051/15052
Train numbers15047 / 15048,
15049 / 15050,
15051 / 15052
On-board services
Classes AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stock LHB coach
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed50 km/h (31 mph) average including halts.

The Purvanchal Express is an Express train of Indian Railways that runs between Kolkata in West Bengal and Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh. It is operated by the North Eastern Railway zone and connects major towns and cities in Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh. The train operates under three sets of train numbers: 15047/15048, 15049/15050, and 15051/15052, each following a different route. [1] [2]

Contents

Overview

The Purvanchal Express was introduced by Indian Railways to provide direct rail connectivity between Kolkata and Gorakhpur, catering to passengers from eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Over time, the service was expanded into three pairs of trains: 15047/15048, 15049/15050, and 15051/15052 each operating via different routes to serve a wider geographical area. The introduction of multiple routings improved accessibility to important stations such as Chhapra, Siwan, Muzaffarpur, Narkatiaganj, Hajipur, Samastipur, and Barauni.

15047/15048 Via Chhapra & Muzaffarpur

This service of the Purvanchal Express, running with train numbers 15047/15048, operates between Kolkata and Gorakhpur via Siwan, Chhapra, Muzaffarpur and Barauni. The train passes through major stations in Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh and provides direct rail connectivity between these regions. [3]

Schedule

15047 / 15048 Kolkata–Gorakhpur Purvanchal Express Schedule
Train TypeMail / Express
Distance856 km
Average Speed~50 km/h
Journey Time (KOAA → GKP)~17 hrs 20 min
Journey Time (GKP → KOAA)~16 hrs 30 min
Classes Available1A, 2A, 3A, SL, GEN
Operating DaysMon, Tue, Fri & Sun
Operator Eastern Railway

Route & Halts

15047 & 15048 Purvanchal Express
15047 KOAA → GKP15048 GKP → KOAA
StationArr.Dep.Dist (km)StationArr.Dep.Dist (km)
Kolkata Terminal—14:350 Gorakhpur Junction —11:100
Naihati Junction 15:1815:2034Deoria Sadar12:1012:1550
Bandel15:4515:4743 Siwan Junction 13:1513:20120
Bardhaman16:4716:49111Chhapra14:3514:45180
Panagarh17:2217:23158 Sonpur Junction 15:4115:43234
Durgapur17:3317:35173 Hajipur Junction 15:5516:00240
Asansol Junction 18:0018:10215 Muzaffarpur Junction 16:4016:45293
Chittaranjan18:3218:34240 Samastipur Junction 17:5017:55345
Madhupur Junction 19:1019:13296 Barauni Junction 19:2019:30396
Jasidih Junction 19:3419:38325Jhajha21:3521:40487
Jhajha20:5521:00369 Jasidih Junction 22:1022:15531
Barauni Junction 23:1523:25460 Madhupur Junction 22:3622:39560
Samastipur Junction 00:1000:15511Chittaranjan23:2223:24617
Muzaffarpur Junction 01:2501:30563 Asansol Junction 00:0100:11641
Hajipur Junction 02:2002:25617Durgapur00:4000:42684
Sonpur Junction 02:3302:35622Panagarh00:5400:55699
Chhapra04:1504:25676Bardhaman01:3501:37746
Siwan Junction 05:1505:20737Bandel02:2502:27813
Deoria Sadar06:1506:20806 Naihati Junction 03:0003:02823
Gorakhpur Junction 07:55—856Kolkata Terminal04:40—856

Coach Composition

CategoryCoachesTotal
Luggage/Parcel Rake (LPR)LPR1, LPR22
General Unreserved (GEN)GEN1, GEN2, GEN3, GEN44
AC 2 Tier (2A)A1, A22
AC First Class (1A)H11
AC 3 Tier (3A)B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B99
Sleeper Class (SL)S1, S2, S3, S44
Sleeper cum Luggage Rake (SLRD) (Divyangjan)SLRD1
Power Car (VP)VP1
Total Coaches23

Via Mau, Hajipur, Shahpur Patoree and Barauni (15049/15050)

This service of the Purvanchal Express, running with train numbers 15049/15050, operates between Kolkata and Gorakhpur via Mau, Siwan, Hajipur, Samastipur and Barauni. [5]

Schedule

15049 / 15050 Kolkata–Gorakhpur Purvanchal Express Schedule
Train TypeMail / Express
Distance856 km
Average Speed~50 km/h
Journey Time (KOAA → GKP)~18 hrs
Journey Time (GKP → KOAA)~16 hrs
Classes Available1A, 2A, 3A, SL, GEN
Operating DaysWedenesday & Saturday
Operator Eastern Railway

Route & Halts

15049 / 15050 Purvanchal Express
15049 KOAA → GKP15050 GKP → KOAA
StationArr.Dep.Dist (km)StationArr.Dep.Dist (km)
Kolkata Terminal—14:350 Gorakhpur Junction —08:350
Naihati Junction 15:1815:2034Deoria Sadar09:3309:3850
Bandel15:4515:4743 Bhatni Junction 10:0010:0571
Bardhaman16:4716:49111 Salempur Junction 10:1810:2081
Durgapur17:3317:35173Belthara Road10:3810:40104
Asansol Junction 18:0018:10215 Mau Junction 11:2511:55139
Chittaranjan18:3218:34240Indara Junction12:0512:07147
Madhupur Junction 19:1019:13296Rasra12:3012:32175
Jasidih Junction 19:3419:38325Ballia13:1013:15208
Jhajha20:5521:00369Suraimanpur13:5814:00245
Barauni Junction 23:1523:25460Chhapra14:4515:00273
Mohiuddinnagar00:0100:03497 Hajipur Junction 16:2016:25332
Shahpur Patoree00:1500:17510Desari16:5817:00352
Desari00:3200:34528Shahpur Patoree17:2817:30370
Hajipur Junction 01:0501:10548Mohiuddinnagar17:5317:55383
Chhapra02:4002:50607 Barauni Junction 19:2019:30420
Suraimanpur03:2203:24636Jhajha21:3521:40511
Ballia03:5303:58672 Jasidih Junction 22:1022:15555
Rasra04:2504:27705 Madhupur Junction 22:3622:39584
Indara Junction 04:4904:51733Chittaranjan23:2223:24640
Mau Junction 05:1005:40741 Asansol Junction 00:0100:11665
Belthara Road06:1506:17777Durgapur00:4000:42707
Salempur Junction 06:4006:42799Bardhaman01:3501:37770
Bhatni Junction 07:0007:05809Bandel02:2502:27837
Deoria Sadar07:2507:30830 Naihati Junction 03:0003:02847
Gorakhpur Junction 09:25—880Kolkata Terminal04:40—880

Coach Composition

CategoryCoachesTotal
Luggage/Parcel Rake (LPR)LPR1, LPR22
General Unreserved (GEN)GEN1, GEN2, GEN3, GEN44
AC 2 Tier (2A)A1, A22
AC First Class (1A)H11
AC 3 Tier (3A)B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B99
Sleeper Class (SL)S1, S2, S3, S44
Sleeper cum Luggage Rake (SLRD) (Divyangjan)SLRD1
Power Car (VP)VP1
Total Coaches23

Via Narkatiaganj, Muzaffarpur and Barauni (15051/15052)

This service of the Purvanchal Express, running with train numbers 15051/15052, operates between Kolkata and Gorakhpur via Narkatiaganj, Muzaffarpur and Barauni. The train provides a direct link for passengers. [6]

Schedule

15051 / 15052 Kolkata–Gorakhpur Purvanchal Express Schedule
Train TypeMail / Express
Distance873 km
Average Speed~50 km/h
Journey Time (KOAA → GKP)~17 hrs 40 min
Journey Time (GKP → KOAA)~17 hrs 25 min
Classes Available1A, 2A, 3A, SL, GEN
Operating DaysThurshday Only
Operator Eastern Railway

Route & Halts

15051 & 15052 Purvanchal Express
15051 KOAA → GKP15052 GKP → KOAA
StationArr.Dep.Dist (km)StationArr.Dep.Dist (km)
Kolkata Terminal—14:350 Gorakhpur Junction —10:050
Naihati Junction 15:1815:2034Pipraich10:3810:4020
Bandel15:4515:4743 Kaptanganj Junction 11:0011:0540
Bardhaman16:4716:49111Siswa Bazar11:2311:2566
Durgapur17:3317:35173Bagaha12:3712:39109
Asansol Junction 18:0018:10215 Narkatiaganj Junction 13:2513:30151
Chittaranjan18:3218:34240Bettiah14:0314:05187
Madhupur Junction 19:1019:13296 Sagauli Junction 14:2514:27209
Jasidih Junction 19:3419:38325Bapudm Motihari14:4314:45231
Jhajha20:5521:00369Chakia15:2815:30262
Barauni Junction 23:1523:25460Mehsi15:3815:40270
Samastipur Junction 00:2000:25511 Muzaffarpur Junction 16:5517:00310
Muzaffarpur Junction 01:1501:20563 Samastipur Junction 18:1018:15362
Mehsi02:1002:12602 Barauni Junction 19:2019:30413
Chakia02:2402:26611Jhajha21:3521:40503
Bapudm Motihari02:5002:53642 Jasidih Junction 22:1022:15547
Sagauli Junction 03:2203:24664 Madhupur Junction 22:3622:39577
Bettiah03:4503:47686Chittaranjan23:2223:24633
Narkatiaganj Junction 04:2704:32722 Asansol Junction 00:0100:11658
Bagaha05:1405:17764Durgapur00:4000:42700
Siswa Bazar06:3206:34807Bardhaman01:3501:37762
Kaptanganj Junction 07:0007:05833Bandel02:2502:27830
Gorakhpur Junction 08:15—873 Naihati Junction 03:0003:02839
Kolkata Terminal——873

Coach Composition

CategoryCoachesTotal
Luggage/Parcel Rake (LPR)LPR1, LPR22
General Unreserved (GEN)GEN1, GEN2, GEN3, GEN44
AC 2 Tier (2A)A1, A22
AC First Class (1A)H11
AC 3 Tier (3A)B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B99
Sleeper Class (SL)S1, S2, S3, S44
Sleeper cum Luggage Rake (SLRD) (Divyangjan)SLRD1
Power Car (VP)VP1
Total Coaches23

References

  1. ↑ "Ten trains including Gorakhdham, Jansadharan, Purvanchal Express were late in Gorakhpur". Amar Ujala. 23 January 2026. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  2. ↑ "Purvanchal Express diverted via Bhagalpur". Dainik Bhaskar. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
  3. ↑ "Special train service between Agartala and Rani Kamalapati extended till Mar 2024". Tripura Chronicle. 31 December 2023. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  4. ↑ "47 trains cancelled due to non‑interlocking work on Gorakhpur Cantt; list of cancelled and diverted services". Prabhat Khabar. 10 April 2025. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  5. ↑ "Robbers stop Purvanchal Express in Bihar and loot passengers for 25 minutes". Patna Press. 30 June 2025. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
  6. ↑ "Passengers robbed in Purvanchal Express in Bihar; security did not arrive to help". Prabhat Khabar. 30 June 2025. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
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