Gorakhpur–Pilibhit Express extended to Izzatnagar (Bareilly)
On 27 November 2025 Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and MoS Jitin Prasada flagged off, via video conferencing from Rail Bhawan, the extension of the Gorakhpur–Pilibhit Express up to Izzatnagar (Bareilly) in Uttar Pradesh.
Summary
The train earlier ran between Lakhimpur and Gorakhpur and was extended to Pilibhit a few months ago; it now runs up to Izzatnagar (Bareilly). The Railways said it will improve connectivity in Uttar Pradesh's Terai region and market access for agricultural and forest produce.
Key facts
- Train
- Gorakhpur–Pilibhit Express
- Extended to
- Izzatnagar (Bareilly), Uttar Pradesh
- Flagged off by
- Ashwini Vaishnaw and Jitin Prasada (VC from Rail Bhawan)
- Region served
- Terai region of UP
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Q1
In November 2025 the Gorakhpur–Pilibhit Express was extended up to which station?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Izzatnagar (Bareilly)
The extension of the Gorakhpur–Pilibhit Express up to Izzatnagar (Bareilly) was flagged off on 27 November 2025.