Clone Special train between Bandra (T) and Amritsar (Train No. 09025/ 09026) time table, route, frequency and fare
Clone Special train between Bandra (T) and Amritsar (Train No. 09025/ 09026) time table, route, frequency and fare
Running of Fully Reserved Clone special train between Bandra (T) and Amritsar (Monday, Wednesday)
It has been decided to run following Clone special train between Bandra (T) and Amritsar from 21.9.2025
Train No. 09025 Clone Special train will leave Bandra (T) at 1115 hrs Monday and arrive Amritsar at 1510 hrs
Train No.09026 Clone Special train will leave Amritsar at 0700 hrs Wednesday and arrive Bandra (T) at 1115 hrs
Halts: Vadodara, Ratlam, Kota, New Delhi, Ambala Cant, Chandigarh
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 Express Clone Special train Fare Table – Click Here
Here’s the most reliable information available for the Clone Special trains between Bandra Terminus (Mumbai) and Amritsar, i.e., Train Nos. 09025 / 09026:
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✅ Current Status
- Both trains 09025 and 09026 were introduced in September 2025 but have been cancelled indefinitely since 2021 and have not been reinstated as of mid‑2025. Multiple sources mark the status as “TRAIN IS CANCELLED”
⏱️ Original Schedule & Frequency
According to IRCTC archival postings:
- Train 09025 (Bandra Terminus → Amritsar Junction) departed Mondays at 11:15 hrs, arriving Amritsar the next day around 16:00 hrs.
- Train 09026 (Amritsar → Bandra Terminus) ran Wednesdays at 06:20 hrs, reaching Bandra Terminus around 11:05 hrs on Day 2.
🛤️ Route & Major Halts (Both Directions)
The route followed major junctions in the following sequence:
- Bandra Terminus (BDTS) → Vadodara (BRC) → Ratlam (RTM) → Kota (KOTA) → New Delhi (NDLS) → Ambala Cantt (UMB) → Chandigarh (CDG) → Amritsar Junction (ASR)
09025 (BDTS → ASR) Example Timings:
- BDTS at 11:15 (Day 1)
- BRC: 16:45–16:55
- RTM: 20:50–21:00
- KOTA: 00:40–00:50 (Day 2)
- NDLS: 07:15–07:30
- UMB: 10:15–10:20
- CDG: 11:00–11:05
- ASR: 16:00 (Day 2)
09026 (ASR → BDTS) Sample:
- ASR departs around 06:20 (Wed)
- CDG at ~10:25–10:30, UMB ~11:10–11:15, NDLS ~14:05–14:20
- KOTA ~21:05–21:15 (Day 1)
- RTM: 01:40–01:50 (Day 2)
- BRC: ~05:30–05:40
- Arrives BDTS: ~11:05 (Day 2) covering ~1,859 km in ~28h 45m
🎟️ Classes & Fare Structure
- Operated as fully reserved “Clone Special” services using Humsafar-style rakes.
- Fare structure matched standard Humsafar Express pricing.
- Coaches included AC 3‑Tier (3A) and Sleeper (SL).
- Advance Reservation Window: Typically opened 10 days in advance.
- Tatkal booking was enabled.
📋 Summary Table
| Train No. | Direction | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Key Halts | Frequency | Classes | Fare Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09025 | Bandra Terminus → Amritsar | Mon, 11:15 hrs | Tue, ~16:00 hrs | ~28 h 45 m | BRC, RTM, KOTA, NDLS, UMB, CDG | Weekly (Mon) | SL, 3A | Humsafar-level fare |
| 09026 | Amritsar → Bandra Terminus | Wed, ~06:20 hrs | Thu, ~11:05 hrs | ~28 h 45 m | Reverse route halts | Weekly (Wed) | SL, 3A | Same |
📝 Travel Recommendations
- These clone specials have been permanently discontinued with no reinstatement in sight—not currently operational. For travel between Mumbai and Amritsar, consider regularly operating trains such as:
- Paschim Superfast Express (12925/12926) — a daily service between Mumbai Central and Amritsar, ~32h 45m with AC 1A/2A/3A, Sleeper, catering available.
- Golden Temple Mail (12903/12904) — daily service connecting Mumbai Central and Amritsar with similar speed and class options.
Would you like up-to-date timetable, fare estimates, or assistance planning travel with those regular trains for specific dates?