Clone Special train between Lucknow and New Delhi (Train No. 04251/04252 ) time table, route, frequency and fare
Clone Special train between Lucknow and New Delhi (Train No. 04251/04252 ) time table, route, frequency and fare
Running of Fully Reserved Clone special train between Lucknow and New Delhi (Saturday, Sunday)
It has been decided to run following Clone special train between Lucknow and New Delhi from 21.9.2025
Train No. 04251 Clone Special train will leave Lucknow at 0530 hrs Saturday and arrive New Delhi at 1335 hrs
Train No. 04252 Clone Special train will leave New Delhi at 1125 hrs Sunday and arrive Lucknow at 2000 hrs
Halts: Kanpur, Tundla
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
Clone Special Train (Train No. 04251 / Train No. 04252) Jan Shatabdi Express Fare Table – Click Here
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 Jan Shatabdi Express fare.
Here’s what’s documented about the Clone Special Train 04251 / 04252 operating between Lucknow (LKO) and New Delhi (NDLS):
Contents
🕒 Schedule & Timings
- Train 04251 (Lucknow → New Delhi)
Departs Lucknow NR at 05:30 AM, stops at Kanpur Central (~07:05–07:10), Tundla Junction (~10:00–10:02), and reaches New Delhi at 13:35. Total journey time is ≈ 8 hours 05 minutes, covering ≈ 416 km - Train 04252 (New Delhi → Lucknow)
Departs New Delhi at 11:25 AM, halts at Tundla (~14:50–14:52), Kanpur (~18:15–18:20), and reaches Lucknow at 20:00 PM. Journey duration is ≈ 8 hours 35 minutes covering ≈ 416 km
🛤 Route & Halts
Both directions run with only 4 stops:
- Lucknow (LKO) → Kanpur Central (CNB) → Tundla Junction (TDL) → New Delhi (NDLS)
Applicable in reverse for 04252
📅 Frequency & Operational Period
- Originally introduced on 21 September 2025, 04251 ran on Saturdays, and return train 04252 on Sundays
- As of October 10, 2025, the service was reported as “cancelled indefinitely” per India Rail Info with no later reinstatement noted
💰 Fare & Class Information
- According to IRCTC instructions, the fare structure matched Jan Shatabdi Express fares, including seating options like 2S (Second Seating) and CC (Chair Car)
- Goibibo references show availability of classes 2S and CC
✅ Summary Table
| Train No. | Route | Dep (LKO/NDLS) | Arrival (next stop) | Duration | Major Halts | Frequency | Classes | Fare Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04251 | Lucknow → New Delhi | 05:30 AM | 01:35 PM | ≈ 8 h 05 m | CNB, TDL | Saturday only | 2S, CC | Jan Shatabdi fare |
| 04252 | New Delhi → Lucknow | 11:25 AM | 08:00 PM | ≈ 8 h 35 m | TDL, CNB | Sunday only | 2S, CC | Same |
⚠️ Current Status & Recommendations
- It appears this train pair did not operate beyond October 2025 and has remained cancelled indefinitely since then. The reports have not indicated any reinstatement up to mid‑2025
- If you are scheduling travel now, this Clone Special likely remains non-operational.
🚆 Suggested Alternatives
For reliable daily travel between Lucknow and Delhi, consider regularly running services:
- Gomti Express (12419) — ~09 h 15 m, daily, with AC and non‑AC classes.
- Swarna Shatabdi Express (12003) — ~06 h 55 m, daily, full Chair Car service.
- Tejas Express (82501) — ~06 h 25 m, premium and fastest (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Let me know if you’d like detailed timetable or fare estimates for any of these, or travel planning for specific upcoming dates.