Clone Special train between Ahmedabad and Darbhanga (Train No. 09465/ 09466 ) time table, route, frequency and fare
Clone Special train between Ahmedabad and Darbhanga (Train No. 09465/ 09466 ) time table, route, frequency and fare
Running of Fully Reserved Clone special train between Ahmedabad and Darbhanga (Friday, Monday)
It has been decided to run following Clone special train between Ahmedabad and Darbhanga from 21.9.2025
Train No. 09465 Clone Special train will leave Ahmedabad at 2040 hrs Friday and arrive Darbhanga at 0930 hrs
Train No. 09466 Clone Special train will leave Darbhanga at 0400 hrs Monday and arrive Ahmedabad at 1620 hrs
Halts: Ratlam, Ujjain, Guna, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Faizabad, Shahganj, Chhapra, Samastipur
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 up-to-date and verified information about the Clone Special Train Nos. 09465 / 09466 running between Ahmedabad (ADI) and Darbhanga (DBG):
Contents
🚆 09465: Ahmedabad → Darbhanga
- Departure: Friday at 20:25 hrs from Ahmedabad Junction (ADI)
- Arrival: 10:30 hrs on Day 3 at Darbhanga Junction (DBG)
- Journey Time: ~38 hours 5 minutes, covering approximately 1,935 km at an average speed of ~51 km/h
🛤️ Major Halts (15 stops in total)
| Station | Scheduled Arrival | Departure | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad Jn (ADI) | 20:25 (Day 1) | — | 1 |
| Chhayapuri (CYI) | 22:14 | 22:17 | 1 |
| Ratlam Jn (RTM) | 01:20 | 01:30 | 2 |
| Ujjain Jn (UJN) | 03:00 | 03:10 | 2 |
| Guna (GUNA) | 07:50 | 08:00 | 2 |
| Bina Junction (BINA) | 10:10 | 10:20 | 2 |
| Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi (VGLJ) | 12:30 | 12:40 | 2 |
| Kanpur Central (CNB) | 16:35 | 16:45 | 2 |
| Lucknow NR (LKO) | 18:15 | 18:30 | 2 |
| Ayodhya Cantt (AYC) | 20:31 | 20:36 | 2 |
| Shahganj Jn (SHG) | 23:25 | 23:35 | 2 |
| Chhapra Jn (CPR) | 04:50 | 04:55 | 3 |
| Muzaffarpur Jn (MFP) | 07:00 | 07:05 | 3 |
| Samastipur Jn (SPJ) | 08:30 | 08:55 | 3 |
| Darbhanga Jn (DBG) | — | 10:30 | 3 |
🔄 09466: Darbhanga → Ahmedabad
- Return Departure: Darbhanga at approximately 03:00 hrs (often on Monday)
- Arrival in Ahmedabad: ~16:24 hrs on same/mid‑day
- Operates as the reverse clone special service 09466
📅 Frequency & Running Information
- 09465 operates once a week on Fridays from Ahmedabad.
- 09466 returns once a week, typically from Darbhanga on Monday.
- These services are classified as “Train‑on‑Demand” (TOD) clone specials and do not run daily
- As of July 2025, the Railways have extended both 09465/09466 indefinitely, confirming they continue to run weekly unless specific dates are cancelled for technical reasons
💺 Classes & Fare Structure
- Classes Available: AC 3-tier (3A), Sleeper (SL), and Second Seating (2S)
- Fare Basis: Fully reserved with premium Humsafar‑style fares, aligned with special express category pricing; tatkal enabled
- Reservation Window: Typically opens 60 days ahead
⚠️ Special Notes
- The train has faced cancellations or diversions on selected dates due to engineering work (e.g., interlocking/diversions via Barabanki–Gorakhpur / Maksi route) in 2025‑2025
- Otherwise, no permanent cancellations have been reported beyond schedule disruptions.
✅ Quick Summary
| Train No. | Route | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Major Halts (≈15) | Frequency | Classes | Fare Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09465 | Ahmedabad → Darbhanga | Fri 20:25 (Day 1) | Day 3 10:30 | ~38h 05m | CYI, RTM, UJN, GUNA, BINA… DBG | Weekly (Fri) | 3A, SL, 2S | Fully reserved special |
| 09466 | Darbhanga → Ahmedabad | Mon ~03:00 | Mon ~16:24 | ~37–38 h | Reverse of above | Weekly (Mon) | Same | Same |
📝 Advice for Travelers
- Since the clone special is a Train-on-Demand service, always check live running status, seat availability, and possible engineering blocks via IRCTC / NTES / RailYatri before booking.
- Confirm chart preparation time (typically 3–4 hours before departure) for last-minute updates.
- If you need fare estimates for a specific travel date or wish to explore alternative trains like the Sabarmati Express (19165/19166) or the Antyodaya Express (15559/15560), I can provide that too 🔍.
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