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Summer AC Special Train New Delhi-Udhampur-New Delhi

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Summer AC Special Train New Delhi-Udhampur-New Delhi

Anand Vihar T. – Udhampur – Anand Vihar T.

For the convenience of passengers, Northern Railway has decided to run 04053 / 04054 Anand Vihar T–Udhampur– Anand Vihar T. AC Summer Express Special Train as per schedule given below:-

04053 / 04054 Anand Vihar T. – Udhampur – Anand Vihar T. AC Summer Express Special Train (Bi-Weekly)

Train No. 04053 Anand Vihar T. to Udhampur, Dep: 23.00, Arr: 14.15; Days of Run: Train No. 04053 Ex Anand Vihar T. from 02.05.2025 to 30.06.2025 on every Monday & Thursday (Bi-Weekly)

Train No. 04054 Udhampur to Anand Vihar T., Dep: 21.40, Arr: 11.15; Days of Run: Train No. 04054 Ex Udhampur from 03.05.2025 to 01.07.2025 on every Tuesday & Friday (Bi-Weekly).

Accommodation: First AC, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier

Stoppages: Ghaziabad, Meerut City, Muzaffarnagar, Saharanpur, Yamunanagar Jagadhari, Ambala Cantt., Ludhiana, Jalandhar Cantt., Pathankot Cantt. & Jammu Tawi stations

For detailed halts and timings of above trains please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download NTES App.

All norms of State & Central Government regarding COVID-19 including social distancing, sanitization etc should be followed in trains and at the Railway stations.

Here’s what Indian Railways has offered in terms of Summer/AC Special Train services on the New Delhi ↔ Udhampur corridor:

🚆 1. AC Special Fare Trains (Bi‑weekly 04053 / 04054)

Operated by Northern Railway, categorized as Summer Special

  • 04053 – Anand Vihar Terminal → Udhampur (MCTM)
    • Departs Anand Vihar Terminal at 23:00 hrs on Mondays and Thursdays, from early May to late June 2022.
    • Arrives Udhampur next day at ~14:15 hrs (~630 km in ~14 h 15 min).
  • 04054 – Udhampur → Anand Vihar Terminal
    • Returns on Tuesdays and Fridays, depart ~21:40, arriving next morning at ~11:15 hrs.
    • Classes: 1A, 2A, 3A only; no sleeper or unreserved coaches.

There is no confirmed listing of 04053/04054 or any similar numbered Summer AC Special for 2025.

🚆 2. AC Superfast Special: Delhi Sarai Rohilla ↔ Udhampur (04085 / 04086)

Occasionally run as special fare service in recent seasons

  • 04085 departs Delhi Sarai Rohilla (DEE) at 22:20 hrs, arriving Udhampur ~08:50 hrs, on Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays.
  • 04086 runs return on corresponding days.
  • Covers ~629 km in ~10 h 30 min, with stops including Ludhiana, Jalandhar Cantt., Pathankot Cantt., and Jammu Tawi.
  • Coaches: 1A, 2A, 3A only—no Pantry Car.

Although these services reappear occasionally around festival or peak demand, they are not part of a regular “Summer Special” schedule in 2025.

🟢 3. Regular Daily AC-Express Trains (Preferred Options)

More reliable alternatives to special trains:

  • 12445/12446 Uttar Sampark Kranti Express – Daily service between New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (via Udhampur).
    • Covers ~630 km in ~11 h; classes: 1A/2A/3A/3E/SL/GEN; onboard catering available.
  • 22461/22462 Shri Shakti AC Express – Exclusive AC-only superfast service, daily between New Delhi and Katra, with first-class, 2A, and 3A classes, and pantry service.

📋 Summary Table

Service Type Train No. Route Frequency Travel Time Classes
AC Special Fare Summer Special 04053/04054 ANVT ↔ Udhampur Bi‑weekly (2022) ~14 h 15 m 1A, 2A, 3A
Special Fare AC Superfast (NR zone) 04085/04086 Sarai Rohilla ↔ UHP M/W/Sat assumed ~10 h 30 m 1A, 2A, 3A
Regular Daily AC Express 12445/12446 NDLS ↔ Katra (via UHP) Daily ~11 h 10 m 1A,2A,3A,3E
Regular Daily AC Superfast 22461/22462 NDLS ↔ Katra (via UHP) Daily ~10 h 45 m 1A, 2A, 3A

⚠️ User Advisory & Community Feedback

  • Special fare trains typically run with low priority on tracks, leading to frequent delays, unreliable timings, and sometimes poor coach conditions.

    “Special trains… they have least priority … delays of 10–12 hrs are very common.”

  • Fares are significantly higher than regular trains, yet services and punctuality often lag behind. Travelers frequently advise:

    “Never opt for special train unless there is no option.”

✅ Recommendations for Delhi–Udhampur Travel

  • For flexible planning and better reliability, prefer regular AC services:
    • Shri Shakti AC Express or Uttar Sampark Kranti Express offer fixed schedules, pantry facilities, and regular coach maintenance.
  • If only AC special trains are available or booking is easier:
    • Check live running status on NTES/IRCTC, expect variable departure times.
    • Pack your own food/essentials as pantry services are inconsistent.
    • Book early to secure AC seat availability.

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  • Fare breakdown by class (1A, 2A, 3A).
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