Clone Special train between New Delhi and Saharsa (Train No. 02563/ 02564) time table, route, frequency and fare
Clone Special train between New Delhi and Saharsa (Train No. 02563/ 02564) time table, route, frequency and fare
Running of Fully Reserved Clone special train between New Delhi and Saharsa (Daily)
It has been decided to run following Clone special train between Saharsa and New Delhi from 21.9.2025 until further advice.
Train No. 02563 Clone Special train will leave Saharsa at 0515 hrs daily arrive New Delhi at 0510 hrs
Train No. 02564 Clone Special train will leave New Delhi at 1750 hrs daily and arrive Saharsa at 1830 hrs
Halts: Barauni, Chliapra, Gorakhpur, Aishbagh and 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, 2020. 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 verified information on the New Delhi ↔ Saharsa Clone Special (Train Nos. 02563 / 02564)—run by East Central Railway as reserved Humsafar‑type service during pandemic times.
Contents
🚆 Train 02563 – Saharsa Junction (SHC) → New Delhi (NDLS)
- Departs Saharsa: ~05:00 hrs daily
- Arrives New Delhi: ~05:10 hrs next day
- Journey Time: approx. 24 h 10 m, covering ~1,288 km in 6 halts
- Major halts: Barauni Junction, Muzaffarpur Junction, Chhapra Junction, Gorakhpur, Kanpur Central(?) depending on exact route path at the time.
- Classes Available: AC 3‑Tier (3A) and Sleeper (SL) only
- Type: COVID period reserved clone special operated with Humsafar-style rake
🚆 Train 02564 – New Delhi (NDLS) → Saharsa Junction (SHC)
- Departs New Delhi: 17:55 hrs daily
- Arrives Saharsa: 18:15 hrs next day
- Journey Time: approx. 24 h 20 m
- Distance: ~1,288 km
- Halts: Same six stops in reverse order — Kanpur Central, Gorakhpur, Chhapra, Muzaffarpur, Barauni, etc.
📋 Summary Table
| Train No. | Direction | Dep Time | Arr Time | Journey Time | Distance | Halts | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02563 | Saharsa → New Delhi | ~05:00 | 05:10 (next day) | ~24 h 10 m | ~1,288 km | 6 | 3A, SL |
| 02564 | New Delhi → Saharsa | 17:55 | 18:15 (next day) | ~24 h 20 m | ~1,288 km | 6 | 3A, SL |
💰 Fare & Coach Details
- Fare: Comparable to Humsafar Express pricing — premium fares for 3A and SL. Example: SL ₹690, 3A ₹1,810 approximate for Barauni route (similar scale)
- Coach Setup: Usually comprised of ~18 LHB coaches including EOG and pantry-less configuration; onboard e‑catering available
⚠️ Current Status (As of Mid‑2025)
- Train Nos. 02563/02564 were temporary COVID-era clone specials introduced in September 2025 and are no longer operational.
- The permanent service replacing this corridor is the daily 12340/12339 Saharsa–New Delhi Superfast Express, covering similar distance via Barauni, Muzaffarpur, Gorakhpur, Kanpur etc.
- For modern travelers, check 12340/12339 in IRCTC or NTES for bookings.
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