AC Special train between New Delhi – Amritsar
AC Special train between New Delhi – Amritsar
AC Special train between New Delhi-Amritsar (Train No. 02029 / 02030) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, Northern Railway special train between New Delhi – Amritsar
Train No. 02029 New Delhi – Amritsar special train
Train No. 02029 New Delhi – Amritsar Special train will leave from (Daily) New Delhi at 07.20 hrs & will reach Amritsar at 13.45 hrs and train running time between the station 6h and 25 minutes.
Train No. 02030 Amritsar-New Delhi special train
Similarly, Train No. 02030 Amritsar-New Delhi Special train will leave from (Daily) Amritsar at 16.50 hrs & will reach New Delhi at 23.15 hrs and train running time between the station 6h and 25 minutes.
New Delhi – Amritsar Distance between the station is 448 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 02029 from New Delhi – Amritsar special train from 16-10-2025
Train No: 02030 from Amritsar – New Delhi special train from 16-10-2025
Here’s the most up-to-date information regarding AC‑tagged, AC-special, or festival trains between New Delhi (NDLS) and Amritsar (ASR):
Contents
🚂 1. AC‑Tag Special Fare Train: 02029 / 02030
- 02029 (NDLS → ASR): Originally ran daily, departing ~07:20, arriving ~13:45 same day (~6h 25m, 448 km) turn0search1turn0search5
- 02030 (ASR → NDLS): Return leg departing ~16:50, arriving ~23:15 (~6h 25m)
- Coach Profile: Mixed ICF with AC classes (CC, 3A, 2A, etc.), minimal amenities, dynamic/reserved fare structure
- Status: No longer active beyond seasonal deployments in 2020–2021; currently canceled or discontinued turn0search1turn0search0
🪄 2. Swarna Shatabdi Express: 12029 / 12030
- 12029 (NDLS → ASR): Departs ~07:20, arrives ~13:30 (~6h 10m), runs 6 days a week (except Thursday) turn0search19turn0search20
- 12030 (ASR → NDLS): Returns in ~6h 15m
- Fully AC Chair‑car service: Anubhuti Class, Executive Class, AC Chair Car; catering included onboard (no pantry coach)
- High-speed standardized service with superior reliability
🔎 3. Other AC-Only & Superfast Options
12497 / 12498 – Shan‑e‑Punjab Express
- A daily AC Chair Car intercity train between New Delhi (06:40 dep) and Amritsar (14:15 arr), with no pantry car, using LHB coaches turn0search17
- Duration: ~7h 35m, stops ~10 major stations
12459 / 12460 – New Delhi–Amritsar Intercity Express
- Runs daily (~13:50 dep, ~21:45 arr), includes AC Chair Car plus standard 2S and general seating, no sleeping berths or pantry turn0search22turn0search7
- Duration: ~8h 00–15m
📋 Quick Comparison
| Train No. | Type | Frequency | Duration | AC Classes | Catering |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02029/30 | AC Special (No longer active) | Daily during festival | ~6h 25m | 2A, 3A, CC | ❌ None |
| 12029/30 | Shatabdi Express | 6×/week (Except Thu) | ~6h 10m | Anubhuti, Executive, AC CC | ✅ Yes onboard |
| 12497/98 | Shan‑e‑Punjab Express | Daily | ~7h 35m | AC Chair Car (CC) | ❌ No pantry car |
| 12459/60 | Intercity Express | Daily | ~8h 00–15m | AC Chair Car, 2S, Gen | ❌ No pantry car |
✅ Recommendation
- ✅ For fastest AC travel with refreshment included: Swarna Shatabdi Express 12029/30 is ideal.
- ✅ For daily AC-chair travel, Shan‑e‑Punjab Express 12497/98 is convenient.
- ✅ For a budget chair-car option with frequent service, Intercity Express 12459/60 works.
- ❌ The AC Special 02029/30 is discontinued and not recommended as it currently does not operate.
⚠️ Important Travel Tips
- Special trains like 02029/30 have historically operated on low priority, often with frequent delays or cancellations, and use older ICF coaches. turn0reddit23turn0reddit22
- Regular Shatabdi, Shan‑e‑Punjab, and Intercity services use modern LHB rakes, have stable schedules, and provide predictable on-board amenities including (for Shatabdi) catering.
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