AC Special train between Chennai Central-New Delhi (Train No.02433/Train No.02434) Timings, Stoppages and Frequency
Train No. 02433/02434 Chennai Central-New Delhi Special Train (Bi-Weekly):
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Train No. 02433 Chennai Central -New Delhi AC Superfast Special Train will depart Chennai Central on Friday & Sunday commencing from 15th May, 2025 at 06.35 hrs and arrive New Delhi at 10.30 hrs on the second day.
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In the opposite direction, Train No. 02434 New Delhi- Chennai Central AC Superfast Special Train will depart New Delhi on Wednesday & Friday commencing from 13th May, 2025 at 16.00 hrs and arrive Chennai Central at 20.40 hrs on the second day.
Enroute, the train will stop at Vijayawada, Warangal, Nagpur, Bhopal, Jhansi and Agra stations in both the directions.
Note:
1. These special trains will have only Air Conditioned classes i.e., First, Second and Third AC. The fare structure for the special trains will be as applicable for the regular time tabled Rajdhani train services.
2. Catering charges are not included in the fare and passengers are encouraged to carry their own food and drinking water. Dry, ready to eat food and bottled water will be provided on demand inside the train on payment basis.
3. No stalls / booths on the platforms shall be opened and no train side vending is permitted. Passengers are advised to travel light.
4. No linen, blankets and curtains will be provided in the train and hence passengers are advised to carry their own linen for travel. Temperature inside AC coaches will be suitably regulated for this purpose.
5. Tickets can be booked only online (www.irctc.co.in) or through mobile app. Booking of tickets through agents (both IRCTC & Railway) will not be permitted.
6. The advance reservation period is a maximum of 7 days.
7. Only confirmed tickets can be booked. Booking of RAC / Waitlist ticket or on-board booking by ticket checking staff is not permitted.
8. Tatkal, Premium Tatkal or Current Booking is not permitted.
9. Cancellation of ticket is permitted only online, upto 24 hours before scheduled departure of the train. Cancellation charge will be 50% of the fare.
10. As per Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) guidelines, movement of passengers as well as Driver of the vehicle transporting the passengers to and from the railway station shall be allowed on the basis of confirmed e-ticket.
11. Only those passengers with confirmed e-tickets will be allowed to enter the station.
12. Passengers shall reach the station at lease 90 minutes in advance to facilitate thermal screening at the station.
13. All passengers will be compulsorily screened and only asymptomatic passengers are allowed to enter / board the train.
14. All passengers have to wear face covers / masks at entry and during travel.
15. Passengers will have to observe social distancing while boarding the train and during travel.
16. On arrival at destination, passengers will have to adhere to such health protocols as prescribed by the destination State / Union Territory.
17. All passengers are advised to download and use the “Aarogya Setu” application.
18. These special train services are in addition to the Shramik Special Trains being operated for transporting stranded persons incluing migrant workers.
19. All other regular passenger train services including Mail/Express, Passenger and Sub-Urban services will remain cancelled until further advice.
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Here’s what the latest verified information reveals (as of August 2025) about the AC Special Rajdhani service between Chennai Central (MAS) and Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM):
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🗓️ Frequency & Schedule
Train 02433 (Chennai Central → Hazrat Nizamuddin)
- Runs twice a week, on Friday and Sunday
- Departs Chennai Central at 06:05 AM
- Arrives Hazrat Nizamuddin at 10:30 AM the next day
- Journey time: ~28 hours 25 minutes over ~2,175–2,180 km, averaging ~77 km/h
Train 02434 (Hazrat Nizamuddin → Chennai Central)
- Runs twice a week, on Wednesday and Friday
- Departs Hazrat Nizamuddin at 15:35 (3:35 PM)
- Arrives Chennai Central at approximately 20:45 (8:45 PM) the next evening
- Journey time: ~29 hours 10 minutes over ~2,175 km, averaging ~75 km/h
🚉 Stoppages & Halts
Each way, the train has around 8–10 scheduled halts at major stations:
02433 MAS → NZM:
| Station | Arrival | Departure | Halt Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vijayawada (BZA) | 11:30 | 11:40 | ~10 min |
| Warangal (WL) | 14:12 | 14:14 | ~2 min |
| Balharshah (BPQ) | 17:45 | 17:50 | ~5 min |
| Nagpur (NGP) | 20:25 | 20:30 | ~5 min |
| Bhopal Jn (BPL) | ~02:00 | ~02:10 | ~10 min |
| Jhansi (JHS) | ~05:20 | ~05:25 | ~5 min |
| Gwalior (GWL) | ~06:23 | ~06:25 | ~2 min |
| Agra Cantt (AGC) | ~07:50 | ~07:52 | ~2 min |
| NZM arrival | — | 10:30 | — |
02434 NZM → MAS:
Follows the reverse sequence, stopping at the same major stations:
- AGC (Agra Cantt)
- GWL (Gwalior)
- JHS (Jhansi)
- BPL (Bhopal)
- NGP (Nagpur)
- BPQ (Balharshah)
- WL (Warangal)
- BZA (Vijayawada)
- Then arriving at MAS
Some halts include ~2 min (Agra, Gwalior), ~5–10 min (Jhansi, Bhopal, Vijayawada)
✅ Summary Table
| Train No. | Direction | Frequency | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Key Stoppages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02433 | Chennai → New Delhi | Fri & Sun | 06:05 AM (MAS) | 10:30 AM (NZM) | ~28 h 25 m | Vijayawada, Warangal, Balharshah, Nagpur, Bhopal, Jhansi, Gwalior, Agra |
| 02434 | New Delhi → Chennai | Wed & Fri | 15:35 (NZM) | ~20:45 (MAS) | ~29 h 10 m | Agra, Gwalior, Jhansi, Bhopal, Nagpur, Balharshah, Warangal, Vijayawada |
ℹ️ Travel Notes
- This service is labeled as a special Rajdhani, not the regular 12433/12434 Chennai Rajdhani Express trains
- It operates only twice a week each direction—not daily.
- Pantry car / onboard catering is available, but e‑catering may not be offered
- Coach composition is fully AC (1A, 2A, 3A), with LHB rake structure. Seating & sleeping available
- Timings and frequency may be subject to change—check IRCTC, NTES, or travel apps (RailYatri, RailMitra, GoIbibo, MakeMyTrip, ixigo) closer to your travel date for the latest updates.
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