Clone Special train between New Delhi and Darbhanga (Train No. 02569/ 02570) time table, route, frequency and fare
Clone Special train between New Delhi and Darbhanga (Train No. 02569/ 02570) time table, route, frequency and fare
Running of Fully Reserved Clone special train between New Delhi and Darbhanga (Daily)
It has been decided to run following Clone special train between New Delhi and Darbhanga from 21.9.2025
Train No. 02569 Clone Special train will leave Darbhanga at 0700 hrs daily and arrive New Delhi at 0400 hrs
Train No. 02570 Clone Special train will leave New Delhi at 1215 hrs daily and arrive Darbhanga at 0915 hrs
Halts: Samastipur, Muzaffarpur, Chhapra, Gorakhpur, Aishbagh, 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 full verified information on the Clone Special train between Darbhanga and New Delhi (Train Nos. 02569 / 02570), operated as a Humsafar-style reserved service during the COVID‑19 period:
Contents
🚆 Train 02569 • Darbhanga → New Delhi
- Departure: 06:30 hrs daily from Darbhanga Junction (DBG)
- Arrival: 04:00 hrs next morning at New Delhi (NDLS)
- Distance: ~1,168 km
- Journey Time: ~21 h 30 m; average speed ~54 km/h
- Halts (approx. 6–8):
- Samastipur (07:50–08:15)
- Muzaffarpur (09:05–09:10)
- Chhapra (11:27–11:32)
- Gorakhpur (14:20–14:30)
- Aishbagh, Kanpur Central (~10 min and 5 min respectively)
🚆 Train 02570 • New Delhi → Darbhanga
- Departure: ~12:15 hrs from New Delhi (NDLS)
- Arrival: ~10:00 hrs next day at Darbhanga (DBG)
- Journey and halts mirror the forward direction in reverse sequence.
📋 Summary Table
| Train No. | Route | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Distance | Classes | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02569 | Darbhanga → New Delhi | 06:30 (DBG) | 04:00 (NDLS+1) | ~21 h 30 m | ~1,168 km | 3A, 3E, SL | Daily |
| 02570 | New Delhi → Darbhanga | ~12:15 (NDLS) | ~10:00 (DBG+1) | ~21 h 45 m | ~1,168 km | 3A, 3E, SL | Daily |
🎫 Coach & Fare Details
- Operated with Humsafar-style LHB rake—classes available include AC 3‑Tier (3A), AC 3‑Economy (3E), and Sleeper Class (SL).
- No pantry car; on-board e‑catering was available.
- Fares aligned with premium Humsafar pricing—approx SL ₹690, 3A ₹1,800+ (estimate based on similar services).
⚠️ Status as of Mid‑2025
- Train Nos. 02569/02570 were temporary Clone Specials, operational only from September 2020 through early-to-mid 2021. These services are currently discontinued.
- The modern equivalent service is the Bihar Sampark Kranti Express (Train Nos. 12565/12566)—daily superfast train between Darbhanga and New Delhi with journey time ~20 h 45 m, offering AC First, 2A, 3A, Sleeper, and General classes.
✅ Quick Recap
- 02569 / 02570: COVID-era reserved Humsafar clone specials offering daily connectivity between Darbhanga and New Delhi with limited halts over ~21 h 30 m.
- Current equivalent: 12565/12566 Bihar Sampark Kranti Express, faster and more frequent with broader coach options.
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