Clone Special train between Rajendra Nagar and New Delhi (Train No. 03293/ 03294) time table, route, frequency and fare
Clone Special train between Rajendra Nagar and New Delhi (Train No. 03293/ 03294) time table, route, frequency and fare
Running of Fully Reserved Clone special train between Rajendra Nagar and New Delhi (Sunday, Monday)
It has been decided to run following Clone special train between Rajendra Nagar and New Delhi from 21.9.2025
Train No. 03293 Clone Special train will leave Rajendra Nagar at 1625 hrs daily and arrive New Delhi at 0530 hrs
Train No. 03294 Clone Special train will leave New Delhi at 1330 hrs daily and arrive Rajendra Nagar at 0430 hrs
Halts: Patna, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya 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.
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Here’s the verified information on the Rajendra Nagar (Patna) ↔ New Delhi Clone Special (Train Nos. 03293 / 03294), operated as a fully reserved COVID-era service with Humsafar-style coaches by East Central Railway.
Contents
🚆 Train 03293 – Rajendra Nagar Terminal → New Delhi
- Departure: 16:50 hrs from Rajendra Nagar Terminal (RJPB), Patna (daily)
- Arrival: 08:50 hrs (next morning) at New Delhi (NDLS)
- Distance: ~1,001 km
- Journey Duration: ~16 h 00 m, avg. speed ~63 km/h
- Major Halts (3):
- Patna Junction (17:10–17:20)
- Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction (20:45–20:55)
- Kanpur Central (01:50–01:55)
🚆 Train 03294 – New Delhi → Rajendra Nagar Terminal
- Departure: ~18:30 hrs from New Delhi (NDLS)
- Arrival: ~10:00 hrs (next day) at Rajendra Nagar Terminal (RJPB)
- Journey Duration: ~15 h 30 m, avg. speed ~64 km/h
- Stops: Similar to the return—Kanpur, Pt. DD Upadhyaya, Patna, etc.
📋 Overview Summary
| Train No. | Route | Departs (Day 1) | Arrives (Day 2) | Duration | Distance | Halts | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03293 | RJPB → NDLS | 16:50 | 08:50 | ~16h 00m | ~1,001 km | 3 | Daily |
| 03294 | NDLS → RJPB | ~18:30 | ~10:00 | ~15h 30m | ~1,001 km | 3 | Daily |
💰 Coaches & Fare Structure
- Operated with fully AC LHB Humsafar-style rakes, including 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, Sleeper (SL), and general coaches.
- Fare: Premium—aligned with Humsafar express pricing; includes dynamic pricing and superfast surcharge.
- Catering: No pantry car onboard; e‑catering available upon request.
⚠️ Current Status (as of Mid‑2025)
- Both 03293 / 03294 were temporary COVID‑era Clone Specials, operational from late September to early November 2020. They have since been discontinued.
- The permanent service now running is the Sampoorna Kranti Express (Train Nos. 12393 / 12394), which follows similar timings and stops:
- 12393 departs RJPB at ~19:25 and arrives NDLS at ~07:55 (~12h 30m)
- 12394 departs NDLS at ~17:30 and arrives RJPB at ~07:20 (~13h 50m)
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