Poorbiya Express

The 15279 / 15280 Poorbiya Express is a Express train belonging to Indian Railways – East Central Railway zone that runs between Saharsa Junction and Anand Vihar Terminal in India.

It connects the major cities of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh like Saharsa, Barauni, Hajipur, Chhapra, Siwan, Deoria Sadar, Gorakhpur, Lucknow and Moradabad with the national capital Delhi (Anand Vihar Terminal). The aged ICF coaches of the train were replaced with LHB coach during second week of October 2018, increasing its speed limit to 130 km/h. On 1 September 2019, catering facilities were introduced in this train.

Coaches
The 15279/15280 Poorbiya Express has 1 First AC, 1 First cum Second AC, 2 AC 2 tier, 3 AC 3 tier, 9 Sleeper Class, 1 Pantry Car, 3 General Unreserved and 2 EOG Generator Car Total 22 coaches. As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service
The 15279 Poorbiya Express covers the distance of 1210 km in 24 hours 10 mins (49 km/h) and in 25 hours 50 mins as 15280 Poorbiya Express (46 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.

Route and halts
The 15279/15280 Poorbiya Express runs from Saharsa Junction via Khagaria Junction, Begusarai, Barauni Junction, Hajipur Junction, Siwan Junction, Bhatni Junction, Gorakhpur Junction, Gonda Junction, Lucknow NR, Shahjahanpur, Bareilly Junction, Moradabad Junction, Ghaziabad Junction to Anand Vihar Terminal.

Traction
As the route is fully electrified, a Ghaziabad Loco Shed-based WAP-7 (HOG)-equipped locomotive hauls the train for its entire journey.

Operation

 * 15279 Poorbiya Express runs from Saharsa Junction every Sunday reaching Anand Vihar Terminal the next day.
 * 15280 Poorbiya Express runs from Anand Vihar Terminal every Monday reaching Saharsa Junction the next day.