New Tejas Express Train between Lucknow and New Delhi (Train No.82502/Train No.82501) Time Table, Features, Route and Fare

New Tejas Express Train between Lucknow and New Delhi (Train No.82502/Train No.82501) Time Table, Features, Route and Fare

Introduction of New Six days a week Tejas Express Train between Lucknow Jn. and New Delhi

Regular service from New Delhi Jn. from 05.10.2025 and from Lucknow Jn. from 06.10.2025

It is notified for the information of general public that for the convenience of the rail passengers, Railways have decided to run a new six days a week Tejas Express Train No. 82502/82501 between New Delhi and Lucknow Jn. ( NE ) as per the following programme :

82502/82501 New Delhi- Lucknow ( NE) – New Delhi Tejas Express Train (Six days a week, except Tuesday)

The regular service of 82502 New Delhi- Lucknow ( NE) six days a week Tejas Express Train will commence from 05.10.2025. The 82502 New Delhi- Lucknow ( NE) six days a week Tejas Express Train will depart from New Delhi at 03.35 p.m. from 05.10.2025 to reach Lucknow ( NE) at 10.05 p.m. the same day.

The regular service of 82501 Lucknow ( NE) – New Delhi Tejas Express Train will commence from 06.10.2019. The 82501 Lucknow ( NE) – New Delhi Tejas Express Train will depart from Lucknow ( NE) at 06.10 a.m. from 06.10.2019 to reach New Delhi at 12.25 p.m. the same day.

The 82502/82501 New Delhi- Lucknow ( NE) – New Delhi Tejas Express Train will run six days a week except Tuesday .

Comprising of 01 Executive AC Chair Car & 09 AC Chair Car coaches, the 82502/82501 New Delhi- Lucknow ( NE) – New Delhi Tejas Express Train will stop at Kanpur & Ghaziabad stations enroute in both the directions.

Inaugural Run of 00501 Lucknow ( NE) – New Delhi Tejas Express Special Train on 04.10.2025.

On its inaugural run , the 00501 Lucknow ( NE) – New Delhi Tejas Express Special Train shall depart from Lucknow ( NE) at 09.30 a.m. on 04.10.2019 to arrive at New Delhi at 04.00 p.m. the same day. Enroute, it will stop at Kanpur & Ghaziabad Stations.

Here’s the full and coordinated overview of the new Lucknow ⇄ New Delhi Tejas Express (Train Nos. 82501 / 82502), including timetable, route, features, and fare details:


🚆 Train Details & Timetable

Train No. 82501 – Lucknow Junction (LJN) → New Delhi (NDLS)

  • Departs Lucknow Jn at 06:10 hrs (Platform 6), arrives New Delhi at 12:35 hrs same day
  • Total Journey: ~512 km in 6 hours 25 minutes
  • Major Stops:
    • Kanpur Central (07:20–07:25)
    • Tundla Junction (09:40–09:42)
    • Ghaziabad (11:52–11:54)
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  • Frequency: Runs six days weekly (no service on Tuesdays)
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Train No. 82502 – New Delhi (NDLS) → Lucknow Junction (LJN)

  • Departs New Delhi at 15:30 hrs, arrives Lucknow Jn at 22:05 hrs
  • Route: Reverse of 82501 with same halts at Ghaziabad, Tundla, Kanpur
  • Duration: From train’s schedule, about 6 h 35 min
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📍 Route Map & Halts

Station Arrival Departure Halt Time Distance
Lucknow Jn (LJN) 06:10 0 km
Kanpur Central 07:20 07:25 5 min ~74 km
Tundla Junction 09:40 09:42 2 min ~303 km
Ghaziabad 11:52 11:54 2 min ~487 km
New Delhi (NDLS) ~512 km
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Only three intermediate stops, ensuring express service.


🚄 Train Features & Onboard Facilities

  • Fully air-conditioned, employing LHB Tejas rakes with Executive Class (EC) and AC Chair Car (CC)
  • Amenities include:
    • In-seat infotainment screens, onboard Wi-Fi
    • Touchless taps, bio-vacuum toilets, central AC, automatic doors
    • Onboard catering (celebrity chef menu and local cuisine options), tea/coffee vending
    • Fire detection, CCTV surveillance, smoke alarms
    • Delay compensation: ₹100 (if delayed over one hour), ₹250 (over two hours)
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Note: No pantry car, but catering and packaged food service are available.


💺 Coach Composition & Capacity

  • Total Coaches: 18 (13 CC + 3 EC + generator cars)
  • No sleeper berth—only seating classes
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💰 Fare Structure

Using standard fare slabs (approximate – verify during booking):

  • Executive Class (EC): ~₹2,095
  • AC Chair Car (CC): ~₹965
  • Example fares via fare calculators:
    • EC: ₹2,095
    • CC: ₹965
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Additional: Higher than standard superfast fares, with no tatkal quota and priority by IRCTC booking systems.
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✅ Quick Summary Table

Feature Details
Train Nos. 82501 (LJN → NDLS) / 82502 (NDLS → LJN)
Frequency 6 days/week (except Tuesday)
Journey Time ~6 h 25 min → / ~6 h 35 min return
Route Halts Kanpur, Tundla, Ghaziabad
Classes Executive Class (EC), AC Chair Car (CC)
Amenities Wi-Fi, infotainment, automatic doors, catering, clean modern facilities
Average Speed ~79 km/h overall
Fare Range EC ₹2,095 approx., CC ₹965 approx.
Compensation ₹100 for delay >1 h, ₹250 for >2 h
Booking IRCTC (EC & CC), seat availability via standard portal

🧭 Travel Tips & Notes

  • Run days: Not available on Tuesdays—check booking calendar in IRCTC.
  • No tatkal quota—plan ahead for guaranteed seats.
  • Final charts prepared ~3–4 hrs before departure at LJN.
  • Highly recommended for business commuting or time-sensitive travel between Lucknow and Delhi.
  • Make bookings early especially for Executive Class which is limited (only 3 coaches).

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