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Clone Special train between Surat and Chhapra (Train No. 09065/ 09066 ) time table, route, frequency and fare

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Clone Special train between Surat and Chhapra (Train No. 09065/ 09066 ) time table, route, frequency and fare

Running of Fully Reserved Clone special train between Surat and Chhapra (Monday, Wednesday)

It has been decided to run following Clone special train between Surat and Chhapra from 21.9.2025

Train No. 09065 Clone Special train will leave Surat at 0830 hrs Monday and arrive Chhapra at 1430 hrs

Train No. 09066 Clone Special train will leave Chhapra at 1830 hrs Wednesday and arrive Surat at 1445 hrs

Halts: Bhusaval, Itarsi, Jabalpur, PrayagrajJn, Varanasi, Shahganj

Reservation: Advance Reservation Period (ARP) for Clone special train Can be reserved before 10 days and to know more information go to the website: www.irctc.co.in

Note: Advance reservations will be made available from 8 am of 19th September, 2025. The fare structure of these special trains will be on par with Humsafar Express fare.

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Here’s the most comprehensive and up‑to‑date information for the Clone Special Train 09065 / 09066 (Surat ↔ Chhapra):

🚆 09065: Surat (Udhna Jn) → Chhapra (CPR)

  • Departure: Udhna Junction (UDN), Surat around 08:33–08:35 hrs on Day 1.
  • Arrival: Chhapra Junction (CPR) at approximately 14:30 hrs on Day 2.
  • Journey Duration: ~29 hours 55 minutes to ~30 hours.
  • Distance Covered: ≈ 1,666–1,684 km, average speed ~55–56 km/h.

🚉 Major Route & Halts (approx. 8 stops):

  1. Udhna Junction (Surat) – 08:35 Day 1
  2. Nandurbar (NDB) – 10:30–10:32 Day 1
  3. Bhusaval Junction (BSL) – 13:10–13:15 Day 1
  4. Itarsi Junction (ET) – 17:40–17:50 Day 1
  5. Jabalpur (JBP) – 21:28–21:38 Day 1
  6. Prayagraj Chheoki (PCOI) – 03:05–03:10 Day 2
  7. Varanasi Junction (BSB) – 06:50–07:00 Day 2
  8. Jaunpur Junction (JNU) – 08:40–08:50 Day 2
  9. Chhapra Junction (CPR) – Arrival ~14:30 Day 2

↩️ 09066: Chhapra → Surat

  • Departure: Chhapra Junction at around 08:30 hrs
  • Arrival: Udhna Junction (Surat) around 13:35 hrs next day

Runs in reverse along the same routing and timing pattern.

📆 Frequency & Operational Status

  • Classified as a Train‑on‑Demand (TOD) Clone Special.
  • Historically, it ran weekly, often on Mondays from Surat and return Wednesday/later in the week.
  • Recently, Western Railway announced restoration starting 3 February 2025, and resumed regular running through March 2025 and onwards, unless otherwise canceled for engineering or station works.
  • Frequent temporary revisions or cancellations have occurred due to station refurbishments and diversions (e.g., Surat station upgrades, route changes via Vadodara/Itarsi, intermittent halts added).

💺 Classes & Fare

  • Available Classes: Sleeper (SL), AC 3-tier (3A), and Second Seating (2S) on some segments.
  • Catering: No pantry car; onboard and e‑catering service available at major stops like Surat, Bhusaval, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Chhapra. Bedroll/linen services available.
  • Fare Structure: Fully reserved, premium “Humsafar‑style” fare. Tatkal enabled.
  • Reservation Window: Typically 60 days in advance.
  • Approximate Fares (IRCTC general quota) from July/Aug 2025 season:
    • Second Seating (2S): ~₹455
    • Sleeper (SL): ~₹890
    • AC 3‑Tier (3A): ~₹2,225

✅ Summary Table

Train No. Route Departure Arrival Duration Major Stops Frequency Classes Fare Est.
09065 Surat → Chhapra ~08:35 Day 1 ~14:30 Day 2 ~29 h 55 m Nandurbar, Bhusaval, Itarsi, JBP, PCOI, BSB, JNU Weekly (Mon) 2S, SL, 3A ₹455 / ₹890 / ₹2,225
09066 Chhapra → Surat ~08:30 Day 1 ~13:35 Day 2 ~29 h 55 m Same in reverse Weekly Same Same

📝 Travel Tips

  • Since this is a Train-on-Demand clone special, runners may vary: always check live status, seat availability, and cancellations on IRCTC, NTES, or RailYatri before booking.
  • Engineering works (e.g., station transformation or route diversions) often lead to temporary cancellations or reroutes – confirm the final chart which usually publishes ~3–4 hours before departure.
  • If you want alternative daily options between Surat and Chhapra—or shorter journeys on parts of this route—regular trains like Tapti Ganga Express (19045/19046) operate frequently with catering and more consistent runs.

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