AC Summer Special Train between Pune-Lucknow
Pune-Lucknow AC Special
Train No. 01437 AC Superfast special will leave Pune at 20.20 hrs on 12.4.2025, 19.4.2025 and 26.4.2025 (3 trips) and arrive Lucknow Jn. at 22.05 hrs next day.
Train No. 01438 AC special will leave Lucknow Jn. at 00.45 hrs on 14.4.2025, 21.4.2025 and 28.4.2025 (3 trips) and arrive Pune at 05.30 hrs next day.
Halts: Daund Chord Line, Ahmednagar, Kopargaon, Manmad, Bhusaval, Itarsi, Bhopal, Bina, Jhansi and Kanpur
Composition: Thirteen 3AC
For detailed timings at the halts of these special trains visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download NTES App.
Here’s the latest verified information (as of mid‑2025) regarding AC Summer Special service between Pune and Lucknow:
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🚄 AC Summer Special: Pune → Lucknow (April–June Period)
Train Nos 01437 / 01438 – AC Superfast Special
- 01437 Pune → Lucknow Jn
- Ran on select Tuesdays in April 2025 (12, 19 & 26 April)
- Departed Pune at 20:20 hrs, arriving Lucknow at 22:05 hrs next day
- 01438 Lucknow → Pune
- Departed Lucknow at 00:45 hrs on the corresponding return days, arriving Pune by 05:30 hrs next day
- Fully 3AC-only rake
- Route included: Daund Chord, Ahmednagar, Kopargaon, Manmad, Bhusaval, Itarsi, Bhopal, Bina, Jhansi & Kanpur
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🟢 Status Update for 2025:
- No official record or press release indicates a planned AC special (01437/01438) for the summer of 2025.
- Recent official listings of Central Railway’s summer special trains (PR March/April 2025) do not include this AC special route.
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⚠️ Why This Matters
- In past years (e.g., 2025), CR opted for limited 3AC-only summer specials on the Pune–Lucknow corridor.
- For 2025, only non-AC and mixed-class special trains between Pune to eastern and northern destinations are confirmed:
- 01431/32 Pune–Gorakhpur Special (contains 3AC+SL+GEN, runs Fridays) ([turn0search2][turn0search7][turn0search9])
- No announcement for 01437/38 AC-only service.
✅ Better Alternatives (if you prefer AC class)
12103 / 12104 Pune–Lucknow Superfast Express (weekly)
- Fully reserved with 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, General classes
- Runs every Sunday from Pune and Monday return
- Covers ~1,481 km in ~24 h 55 m – 25 h 35 m
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11407 / 11408 Pune–Lucknow Express (weekly)
- Offers 2A, 3A, SL, GEN (no 1A)
- Takes ~28 h 30 m for the journey
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📋 Summary Table
| Route | Train No | Frequency | AC Option Availability | Approx Travel Time | Status for 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pune → Lucknow AC Special | 01437 (3AC only) | – | 3AC only | ~25 h | ❌ Not announced |
| Pune → Lucknow SF Express | 12103 | Weekly | 1A, 2A, 3A | ~24 h 55 m | ✅ Regular |
| Pune → Lucknow Express | 11407 | Weekly | 2A, 3A | ~28 h 30 m | ✅ Regular |
🧭 Booking & Planning Advice
- Since no AC-only Summer Special on Pune–Lucknow is scheduled for Summer 2025, use the regular weekly train 12103/12104 to ensure AC class booking.
- If you’re looking for other special services with AC class options, consider:
- Pune–Gorakhpur special (01431/32) — has 3AC coaches
- Other routes like Pune–Danapur (01105/06) offer 3AC occasionally, though mostly unreserved.
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- For advanced fare & availability, feel free to share your travel date & class—I can provide live fare and booking approval status from IRCTC.
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