Tejas special train Lucknow-New Delhi time table, route, frequency and fare
Tejas special train Lucknow-New Delhi (Train No. 82501 / 82502) time table, route, frequency and fare
North Eastern Railway Tejas special train between Lucknow-New Delhi
For the convenience of passengers, NER has decided to run Tejas special train between Lucknow-New Delhi
Train No. 82501 Lucknow-New Delhi Tejas special train
Train No. 82501 Lucknow-New Delhi Special train will leave from (Expect Tuesday) Lucknow at 06.10 hrs & will reach New Delhi at 12.25 hrs and train running time between the station 6h and 15 minutes.
Train No. 82502 New Delhi-Lucknow Tejas special train
Similarly, Train No. 82502 New Delhi-Lucknow Special train will leave from (Expect Tuesday) New Delhi at 15.35 hrs & will reach Lucknow at 22.05 hrs and train running time between the station 6h and 30 minutes.
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 82501 from Lucknow-New Delhi Tejas special train -on and from 14-02-2025
Train No: 82502 from New Delhi-Lucknow Tejas special train -on and from 14-02-2025
Enroute this train will halt at Lucknow, Kanpur Ctrl, Ghaziabad Jn, New Delhi stations in both directions.
Here’s the most accurate and up-to-date info on the Lucknow–New Delhi Tejas Express (full-AC, high-priority):
Contents
🚄 Lucknow–New Delhi Tejas Express (Train Nos. 82501 / 82502)
- Operator: IRCTC on behalf of Indian Railways
- Route: Lucknow Junction (LJN) ↔ New Delhi (NDLS)
- Frequency: Six days a week (except Tuesday) turn0search12turn0search2
- Distance: ~512 km
- Journey Time: ~6 h 15 m each way
- 82501 (LJN → NDLS): Departs 06:10 AM, arrives 12:35 PM
- 82502 (NDLS → LJN): Departs 03:30 PM, arrives 10:05 PM turn0search12turn0search2
- Halts: Only 3 stations—Kanpur Central (~07:25 for 5 mins), Tundla (~09:42 for 2 mins), Ghaziabad (~11:54 for 2 mins) turn0search12turn0search11
🛋️ Classes & Amenities
- Executive Chair Car (EC): 56 seats per coach, 2+2 layout
- AC Chair Car (CC): 9 coaches, 3+2 layout (78 seats each)
- Amenities: Onboard catering (no pantry car), complimentary meals, infotainment system, power sockets, RO water, vending machines, CCTV, insured luggage service, insurance coverage of ₹25 lakh per passenger, and onboard compensation if delayed (₹100 for 1 h delay, ₹250 for 2 h+) turn0search1turn0search4turn0search6
💵 Fare Structure (flexi‑fare dynamic pricing)
| Direction | AC Chair Car (CC) | Executive Chair Car (EC) |
|---|---|---|
| Lucknow → Delhi | ₹1,125 | ₹2,310 |
| Delhi → Lucknow | ₹1,280 | ₹2,450 |
| (Fares include GST, service, and mandatory catering charges; subject to dynamic revision) turn0search0turn0search3turn0search6 |
📋 Summary Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Train No. | 82501 / 82502 |
| Frequency | 6 days/week (no service on Tuesdays) |
| Departure (LJN) | 06:10 AM (arrives NDLS at 12:35 PM) |
| Departure (NDLS) | 03:30 PM (arrives LJN at 10:05 PM) |
| Stops | 3 (Kanpur, Tundla, Ghaziabad) |
| Duration | ~6 h 15 min |
| Classes | AC CC and EC |
| Catering | Included; no pantry car |
| Average Speed | ~79 km/h on LJN → NDLS leg |
⚠️ Notes & Tips
- No Tatkal or senior citizen concessions are applicable on this train. Only general and foreign-tourist quotas are available. turn0search0turn0search1
- Booking window opens 60 days in advance via the IRCTC website or Rail Connect app only. Physical counters do not issue tickets. turn0search4turn0search1
- Passengers must board from the designated platform at Lucknow Junction, as there is no misboarding protection—unofficial stops like Charbagh-CP might confuse travelers. turn0reddit21
- Many Reddit users note the train maintains high speeds (~130 km/h over some segments) and is generally reliable but has a rest day (Tuesday). turn0reddit24
✅ Who Should Choose This Train?
- ✅ You want fastest AC chair travel between Lucknow and Delhi.
- ✅ You prefer modern onboard experience: meals, entertainment, insurance, punctuality.
- ✅ You’re comfortable with dynamic pricing without traditional concessions.
Would you like:
- A detailed station-by-station timetable?
- Fare and availability check for a specific date?
- Suggestions for alternatives like Shatabdi, Shram Shakti, or double-decker trains?
Let me know—I’d be happy to help plan further!