The Northeast Railway will operate a special train between Lalkuan Junction and Chhapra to handle increased festive-season passenger demand. The service will stop at Kichha station, offering residents in the surrounding area a direct rail connection towards Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
Train numbers 05090 and 05089 will run as the Lalkuan–Chhapra–Lalkuan special service. The train will have 18 coaches and will operate in both directions on 2 scheduled occasions.
Kichha schedule and route
Train 05090 will travel from Lalkuan Junction to Chhapra. It will reach Kichha at afternoon 12:55 PM and depart at 12:57 PM.
On the return journey, train 05089 will run from Chhapra to Lalkuan. It will arrive at Kichha at morning 4:33 AM and leave at 4:35 AM.
The service will pass through Bhojipura, Pilibhit, Puranpur, Mailani, Gola Gokaran Nath, Lakhimpur, Sitapur, Gonda, Basti and Gorakhpur before reaching Chhapra.
Operating dates
According to the railway schedule, train 05090 will depart from Lalkuan Junction on 5 December and 12 December 2026, both Saturdays. The return service, train 05089, will leave Chhapra on 6 December and 13 December 2026, both Sundays.
The railway has described the service as a festive-season measure aimed at managing the rise in passenger numbers. The Kichha stop is particularly relevant for travellers who would otherwise need to use another station to begin their journey towards destinations on the route.
Sumit Kumar, chief public relations officer, said the special train was being introduced because of the increase in passengers during the festive season. He said it would provide considerable relief to people from distant areas.
Passengers should check the latest railway timetable before travelling, as the confirmed information available for this service concerns the listed dates, route, stops and timings.
Conclusion
The 18-coach Lalkuan–Chhapra special train will stop at Kichha on its 2 scheduled services in each direction, providing a direct festive-season travel option towards Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the route of the special train?
Train 05090 will run from Lalkuan Junction to Chhapra, while train 05089 will return from Chhapra to Lalkuan.
Q. Will the train stop at Kichha?
Yes. The train will stop at Kichha station in both directions.
Q. When will train 05090 run?
Train 05090 will depart from Lalkuan Junction on 5 December and 12 December 2026, both Saturdays.
Q. When will the return train operate?
Train 05089 will depart from Chhapra on 6 December and 13 December 2026, both Sundays.
Q. What are the Kichha timings?
The train towards Chhapra will arrive at afternoon 12:55 PM and depart at 12:57 PM. The return service will arrive at morning 4:33 AM and depart at 4:35 AM.
Q. How many coaches will the train have?
The special train will have 18 coaches.
Q. Which major stations are on the route?
The route includes Bhojipura, Pilibhit, Puranpur, Mailani, Gola Gokaran Nath, Lakhimpur, Sitapur, Gonda, Basti and Gorakhpur.
