Puja AC Special Trains Anand Vihar Terminal to Lucknow | Puja AC Special Trains Lucknow to Anand Vihar Terminal
Anand Vihar Terminal – Lucknow – Anand Vihar Terminal (Train No. 04494 / Train No. 04493) Weekly AC Reserved Special Train
Train No. 04494 Anand Vihar Terminal – Lucknow Weekly AC Reserved Special train will depart from Anand Vihar Terminal at 09.50 hrs on every Wednesday from 05.10.2025 to 09.11.2025 and will reach Lucknow at 06.30 AM the next day.
In the return direction, Train No. 04493 Lucknow – Anand Vihar Terminal weekly AC Reserved Special train will leave Lucknow at 07.05 pm on every Tuesday from 04.10.2025 to 08.11.2025 and will reach Anand Vihar Terminal at 05.15 am the next day.
This reserved special train with AC class coaches will halt enroute at Ghaziabad, Moradabad and Bareilly stations in both the directions.
For detailed timings of above trains please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download NTES App.
Here’s what I found regarding Puja AC Special trains between Anand Vihar Terminal and Lucknow:
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🗓️ Puja AC Special Trains (2025)
From official IRCTC circulars dated October 2025
- Train 04494: Anand Vihar Terminal → Lucknow
- Weekly on Wednesdays from October 5 to November 9, 2025, departed at 09:50 AM, arriving Lucknow at 06:30 AM the next day
- Train 04493: Lucknow → Anand Vihar Terminal
- Weekly on Tuesdays from October 4 to November 8, 2025, departed Lucknow at 07:05 PM, arriving Delhi at 05:15 AM next day
These were specifically labeled Puja‑special AC reserve trains and do not appear to have been scheduled since 2025.
🔄 Current AC Special Services (Non‑Puja)
✦ Anand Vihar → Lucknow
- Train 04422: Anand Vihar Terminal – Lucknow Weekly AC Express Special
- Departed ~9:05 PM on selected festival Wednesdays from mid‑October to mid‑November in previous years, reaching Lucknow at ~5:40 AM next day
- Confirmed weekly schedule: Sundays (daily according to one source) departure at 21:00, reaching next morning at 04:20–07:25 depending on source inconsistency
✦ Lucknow → Anand Vihar
- Train 04493: Lucknow → Anand Vihar Terminal Special (Puja Fare)
- Departs Lucknow at 19:05, arrives Delhi at 05:15, with ~10 h 10 min journey duration; runs daily (source lists all days of week)
- Train 04421: Lucknow → Anand Vihar Weekly AC Festival Special
- Historical pattern: departed on Tuesday evenings (~07:05 PM) arriving at ~05:15 AM next day; ran mid‑Oct to mid‑Nov in past years
✅ Summary Table
| Direction | Train No. | Period & Frequency | Departure | Arrival | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anand Vihar → Lucknow | 04494 | Puja‑special weekly (2025 only) | 09:50 AM (Wed) | ~06:30 AM next day | No recurrence since 2025 |
| 04422 | Festival AC Express (weekly/special) | ~20:20–21:00 | ~04:20–07:25 | Ran in festival periods (2025–22), occasional special | |
| Lucknow → Anand Vihar | 04493 | Puja‑fare special (2025 only) | 07:05 PM (Tue) | ~05:15 AM | No repeat since 2025 |
| 04421 | Festival AC Special & Express | ~19:05–19:20 | ~05:15 AM | Similar timing in past seasons; not active currently |
ℹ️ Important Notes
- These Puja AC Special trains (04494 / 04493) were specific to October–November 2025 only, and there is no confirmed service in 2025–2025
- The 04422 / 04421 services have run in various festival contexts (not limited to Puja) in other years, but specifics for 2025 are not yet confirmed. One source suggests a pattern in mid‑October to mid‑November in past years, but no IRCTC listing for current cycle
- Note that “special” trains often suffer delays or get sidelined for higher priority trains, so punctuality may be unpredictable
📌 What To Do Next
- Keep checking the official IRCTC website, NTES app, or authorized railway circulars for Puja season 2025 to see if similar specials are scheduled.
- Meanwhile, consider regular AC overnight trains or festival express specials (like the recurring 04422/04421 format) closer to your travel dates.
- Be prepared for possible delays if opting for special trains.
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