Special train between Agra Fort-Lucknow (Train No 02180/ 02179) time table, route, frequency and fare
Special train between Agra Fort-Lucknow (Train No 02180/ 02179) time table, route, frequency and fare
Northern Railway to COVID-19 Special train between Agra Fort-Lucknow
For the convenience of passengers, NR has decided to run special train between Agra Fort-Lucknow
Train No. 02180 Agra Fort-Lucknow Covid-19 Special train
Train No. 02180 Agra Fort-Lucknow Special train will leave from (Daily) Agra Fort at 05.45 hrs & will reach Lucknow at 11.40 hrs
Train No. 02179 Lucknow-Agra Fort Covid-19 Special train
Similarly, Train No. 02179 Lucknow-Agra Fort Special train will leave from (Daily) Lucknow at 15.55 hrs & will reach Agra Fort at 21.55 hrs
Date of Commencement of Service:
T. No. 02180 from Agra Fort-Lucknow Covid-19 Special train-on and from 01-10-2025
T. No: 02179 from Lucknow-Agra Fort Covid-19 Special train-on and from 01-10-2025
Enroute this train will halt at Agra Fort,
Yamuna Bridge, Tundia, Firozabad, Shikohabad, Etawah, Bharthana, Phaphund, Jhinjhak, Rura, Panki Dham, Kanpur Central, Unnao, Lucknow stations in both directions.
Here’s the most accurate and up-to-date information available on the Agra Fort ↔ Lucknow Junction COVID‑special Intercity Train (Train Nos. 02180 / 02179). These services were introduced during the pandemic and may no longer be active—please verify current running status via IRCTC, NTES, or official railway sources before travel.
Contents
🚆 Train 02180 – Agra Fort (AF) ➝ Lucknow Junction (LJN)
- Departure: ~06:31 AM from Agra Fort (Daily)
- Arrival: ~12:25 PM at Lucknow Junction
- Duration: ~5 h 54 m covering ~327 km (~55 km/h average)
- Halts (12): Yamuna Bridge Agra, Tundla, Firozabad, Shikohabad, Etawah, Bharthana, Phaphund, Jhinjhak, Rura, Panki Dham, Kanpur Central, Unnao
- Classes available: AC Chair Car (CC), AC 3‑Tier (3A), Second Seating (2S), General Unreserved (GN)
- No pantry car, but e‑catering available at major halts; Superfast fare applies due to avg speed
🚆 Train 02179 – Lucknow Junction (LJN) ➝ Agra Fort (AF)
- Departure: ~15:55 PM from Lucknow Junction NER
- Arrival: ~21:49 PM at Agra Fort (same day)
- Journey time: ~5 h 54 m / ~327 km (~55 km/h avg)
- Halts & coach classes same as 02180 reverse direction
📋 Summary Table
| Train No. | Route | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02180 | AF → LJN | ~06:31 AM | ~12:25 PM | ~5 h 54 m | Daily | ~327 km |
| 02179 | LJN → AF | ~15:55 PM | ~21:49 PM | ~5 h 54 m | Daily | ~327 km |
🎫 Fare & Classes
- Available classes: 2S, CC, 3A, GN
- Fare: Superfast surcharge applies (avg speed >55 km/h). Actual fares are dynamic and depend on date and class.
- No pantry car onboard; passengers can use station-based e‑catering options
⚠️ Important Notes
- These were COVID‑special reserved intercity trains, and many platforms now list them as cancelled or inactive in 2025
- The service corresponds to regular Intercity Superfast Express (train numbers 12179/12180), which now runs daily between Lucknow and Agra Fort with similar timings and coach composition
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