Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Gorakhpur–Pilibhit Express Extended to Izzatnagar
The Gorakhpur–Pilibhit Express train has been extended to Izzatnagar in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.
This extension was announced by Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Union Minister of State Jitin Prasada.
The train previously ran between Lakhimpur and Gorakhpur, and later its route was extended to Pilibhit.
This new extension will help connect more people and improve travel options.
The Indian Railways has also been working on many other projects to make travel better, like building new tracks, flyovers, and adding Wi-Fi at stations.
They have also introduced new types of trains like the Vande Bharat Express and Amrit Bharat Express.
Many stations are being redeveloped to make them more modern and convenient for passengers.
Gorakhpur–Pilibhit Express extended to Izzatnagar (Bareilly) to fulfill a long-standing public demand.
The train previously operated between Lakhimpur and Gorakhpur, with a recent extension to Pilibhit.
Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Union Minister of State Jitin Prasada flagged off the extension via video conferencing.
Indian Railways has constructed 5,272 km of new tracks in Uttar Pradesh and achieved 100% electrification.
157 stations in Uttar Pradesh are being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
- Who
- Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Union Minister of State Jitin Prasada
- What
- Extension of Gorakhpur–Pilibhit Express to Izzatnagar (Bareilly)
- When
- Thursday (via video conferencing)
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To fulfill a long-standing public demand and strengthen connectivity in the Terai region
- Train Route
- Gorakhpur to Izzatnagar (Bareilly)
- Extension Date
- Thursday (via video conferencing)
- New Tracks in UP
- 5,272 km
- Flyovers and Underbridges
- 1,660
- Wi-Fi Stations in UP
- 771
- Vande Bharat Express in UP
- 34
- Amrit Bharat Express in UP
- 26
- Budget Allocation (2024)
- ₹19,858 crore
- Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
- 157 stations