| Poorbiya Express | |
| Type: | Express |
| Operator: | East Central Railways |
| Start: | (SHC) |
| Stops: | 22 |
| End: | (ANVT) |
| Distance: | 1210km (750miles) |
| Journeytime: | 24 hours 10 minutes |
| Frequency: | bi Weekly |
| Class: | First AC, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating: | Yes |
| Sleeping: | Yes |
| Catering: | Available |
| Observation: | Large windows |
| Otherfacilities: | Below the seats |
| Stock: | LHB coach |
| Trainnumber: | 15279 / 15280 |
| Speed: | 49km/h average including halts |
The 15279 / 15280 Poorbiya Express is a Express train belonging to Indian Railways – East Central Railway zone that runs between and 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 . On 1 September 2019, catering facilities were introduced in this train.
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.
The 15279 Poorbiya Express covers the distance of 1210km (750miles) in 24 hours 10 mins (49 km/h) and in 25 hours 50 mins as 15280 Poorbiya Express (46 km/h).[1]
As the average speed of the train is below 55km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15279 | SHC | Saharsa | 11:37 AM | Sun Thurs | Anand Vihar Terminal | 11:45 AM | (next day) Mon Fri | |
| 15280 | ANVT | Anand Vihar Terminal | 17:10 PM | Mon Fri | Saharsa | 18:50 PM | (next day) Tue Sat |
The 15279/15280 Poorbiya Express runs from Saharsa Junction via,,,,,,,, Lucknow NR,,,, to Anand Vihar Terminal.[2]
As the route is fully electrified, a Ghaziabad Loco Shed-based WAP-7 (HOG)-equipped locomotive hauls the train for its entire journey.