Clone Special train between Ballia and Delhi (Train No. 04055/04056) time table, route, frequency and fare
Clone Special train between Ballia and Delhi (Train No. 04055/04056) time table, route, frequency and fare
Running of Fully Reserved Clone special train between Ballia and Delhi (Except Sunday)
It has been decided to run following Clone special train between Ballia and Delhi from 21.9.2025
Train No. 04055 Clone Special train will leave Ballia at 1410 hrs Tuesday Thursday, Saturday and arrive Delhi at 0625 hrs
Train No. 04056 Clone Special train will leave Delhi at 1800 hrs Monday, Wednesday, Friday and arrive Ballia at 1000 hrs
Halts: Ghazipur City, Jaunpur, Prayagraj Jn, Kanpur
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.
Humsafar Clone Special train Express Fare Table – Click Here
Here’s the most up‑to‑date info on the Clone Special Train Nos. 04055 / 04056 between Ballia (BUI) and Anand Vihar Terminal (Delhi, ANVT):
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🕒 Schedule & Frequency
- Train 04055 (Ballia → Anand Vihar Terminal)
Departs Ballia at ~14:00 hrs (Day 1); arrives Anand Vihar Terminal at ~06:35 hrs (Day 2). Journey time is approximately 16 h 30 m, covering ~899–901 km with 5–6 halts along the way. - Train 04056 (Anand Vihar Terminal → Ballia)
Leaves Anand Vihar Terminal at ~18:05 hrs; reaches Ballia at ~10:00–10:10 hrs next day, total duration about 15 h 55 m–16 h 05 m across ~899 km with similar number of stops.
According to the official IRCTC portal (from September 2025), the frequency was:
- 04055 ran on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays.
- 04056 ran on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays.
- No service on Sundays.
🚉 Route & Major Halts
Both directions halt at these major stations:
- Ghazipur City (GCT)
- Jaunpur Junction (JNU)
- Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)
- Kanpur Central (CNB)
Details from real-timetable data:
- From Ballia: stops at GCT (~14:55), JNU (~16:50), PRYJ (~20:35), CNB (~23:00), before reaching ANVT ~06:35.
- On return: departs ANVT (~18:05), CNB (~00:15), PRYJ (~03:20), JNU (~06:40), GCT (~08:35), reaches Ballia ~10:00.
💲 Fare & Classes
- This clone special was fully reserved, typically offering Sleeper (SL), AC‑3 Tier (3A), AC‑2 Tier (2A), 1A, and AC 3T Economy (3E) classes.
- Fare structure was aligned with Humsafar Express pricing (premium fare), applicable across classes.
Exact fares were not published in recent sources; historical fare charts can be referred via IRCTC or rail fare enquiry sources, but likely approximate typical Humsafar‑level fares for the respective classes.
⚠️ Current Status & Recommendations
- Though launched in September 2025, this service has seen frequent cancellations, especially due to fog disruption from November 2025 to February 2025, and route diversions in mid‑2025.
- The status in mid‑2025 is uncertain or irregular—possibly not currently operational.
✅ Summary
| Train No. | Route | Dep (Local) | Arrival (Next Day) | Duration | Major Halts | Frequency | Classes | Fare Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04055 | Ballia → Anand Vihar | ~ 14:00 | ~ 06:35 | ~16 h 30 m | GCT, JNU, PRYJ, CNB | Tue/Thu/Sat | SL, 3A, 2A, 1A, 3E | Humsafar-level fares |
| 04056 | Anand Vihar → Ballia | ~ 18:05 | ~ 10:00 next day | ~15 h 55 m | CNB, PRYJ, JNU, GCT | Mon/Wed/Fri | Same as above | Same |
📝 Final Notes
- Since this was introduced as a Train-on-Demand (TOD) special and has been sporadically cancelled in recent months, it’s recommended to check live schedule and availability close to intended travel date, via IRCTC, NTES, RailYatri or official railway apps.
- Do you want current availability, booking info, or alternative daily trains like Ballia–New Delhi SF Express (22581/22582) or others for similar timings? Let me know—happy to help!