AC Special train between New Delhi – Kalka
AC Special train between New Delhi – Kalka
AC Special train between New Delhi- Kalka (Train No. 02011 / 02012) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, Northern Railway special train between New Delhi – Kalka
Train No. 02011 New Delhi – Kalka special train
Train No. 02011 New Delhi – Kalka Special train will leave from (Daily) New Delhi at 07.40 hrs & will reach Kalka at 11.45 hrs and train running time between the station 4h and 5 minutes.
Train No. 02012 Kalka-New Delhi special train
Similarly, Train No. 02012 Kalka-New Delhi Special train will leave from (Every Mon, Thu) Kalka at 17.45 hrs & will reach New Delhi at 21.55 hrs and train running time between the station 4h and 10 minutes.
New Delhi – Kalka Distance between the station is 269 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 02011 from New Delhi – Kalka special train from 15-10-2025
Train No: 02012 from Kalka – New Delhi special train from 15-10-2025
Here’s the most up-to-date and verified information on AC‑tagged or AC-special train services between New Delhi (NDLS) and Kalka (KLK):
Contents
🚂 1. AC‑Tagged Shatabdi Special: Train 02011 / 02012
- 02011 (NDLS → KLK):
- Ran daily (during festival season) departing 07:40 AM, arriving 11:40 AM (~4 h, 269 km) turn0search1turn0search7turn0search2
- 02012 (KLK → NDLS):
- Operated on select days, departing around 17:45, arriving ~21:55 (~4 h 10 m) turn0search2turn0search0
- Classes Offered: Executive Chair Car (EC) and AC Chair Car (CC) only—fully AC service.
- This was launched around October 2020 but is currently discontinued and not part of regular schedules turn0search2turn0search0.
🚄 Regular Scheduled AC Train: 12011 / 12012 – Kalka Shatabdi Express
- Frequency: Daily, excluding Thursdays
- 12011 (NDLS → KLK): Departs at ~06:45 AM, arrives ~10:30 AM (~4 h 00–05 m, 269 km) turn0search17turn0search13
- Classes Offered: Executive Chair Car & AC Chair Car only
- Amenities: Catering included onboard; modern LHB coaches; high punctuality turn0search17turn0search13
⚠️ Traveler Feedback on Specials vs Regular
- Reddit users often warn:
“Special trains … have old, rejected coaches… no priority…” and report frequent delays and discomfort. turn0reddit19turn0reddit20
- The 02011/02012 special followed a lower priority model and had less reliable operations.
- In contrast, the regular Shatabdi Express (12011/12) offers consistent service, stronger operational priority, and better onboard comfort.
🧾 Summary Table
| Feature | 02011/02012 Shatabdi Special | 12011/12012 Shatabdi Express |
|---|---|---|
| Runs On | Seasonal/festival only | Daily (except Thursday) |
| Departure (NDLS) | ~07:40 AM | 06:45 AM |
| Arrival (KLK) | ~11:40 AM | ~10:30 AM |
| Duration | ~4 h 00–05 m | ~4 h 00–05 m |
| Classes | EC, CC | EC, CC |
| Pantry/Catering | ❌ Likely none | ✅ Catering included |
| Coach Type | ICF (older stock) | LHB modern coaches |
| Priority | Low priority special | High priority standard service |
| Current Status | Discontinued/Not active | Active and scheduled |
✅ Recommendation
- The 02011/02012 AC special fare Shatabdi is not operational currently and should not be relied upon.
- For a frequent, reliable, fully AC travel mode with onboard catering, the regular Kalka Shatabdi Express (12011/12012) is your best choice.
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- 🕒 A station-by-station timetable for 12011/12012?
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