{"id":3068,"date":"2025-07-25T03:29:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T03:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?page_id=3068"},"modified":"2025-07-25T03:29:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T03:29:10","slug":"clone-special-train-fare","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/clone-special-train-fare\/","title":{"rendered":"Clone Special Train Fare"},"content":{"rendered":"

Clone Special Train Fare Table<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fare of the trains running with Humsafar rake will be charged as per Humsafar trains and fare for the train No. 04251\/04252 Lucknow-Delhi Clone special will be charged as Jan Shatabdi Express and Advance Reservation Period (ARP) for Clone special is 10 days<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jan Shatabdi Express Fare Table \u2013 Click Here<\/strong><\/p>\n

Humsafar Trains Fare Table \u2013 Click Here<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what you should know about Clone Special Trains<\/strong> in Indian Railways \u2014 their fare structure, operating norms, and key passenger experiences:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude86 What Is a Clone Special Train?<\/h2>\n
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  • Clone trains are temporary\/reserve services<\/strong> introduced on high-demand routes<\/strong> when the original train is backed up with waitlisted passengers.<\/li>\n
  • They often carry the same train number<\/strong> as the original service and follow a similar route, but usually run a few hours later.<\/li>\n
  • Designed to accommodate surplus demand with reserved coaches only<\/strong> (mostly 3AC) and fewer stops<\/strong> than the original.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    \ud83d\udcb0 Fare Structure for Clone Trains<\/h2>\n
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    • Clone fares are typically fixed as per Humsafar Express rates<\/strong> (i.e., Mail\/Express fare + 15%)<\/li>\n
    • In certain cases, specific designs are priced like Jan Shatabdi Express<\/strong> fares\u2014for example, Lucknow\u2013Delhi Clone Special.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      \ud83d\udccb Fare Calculation Chart (Typical)<\/h2>\n

      While exact numbers vary by route and class, here are the fare models used:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Train Type<\/th>\nFare Model<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
      Clone (Humsafar-style)<\/td>\nRegular Express + 15%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Clone priced as Jan Shatabdi<\/td>\nRegular Jan Shatabdi fare<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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      • Child fare rules, senior citizen concessions, and Tatkal surcharges apply<\/strong> as per standard adult class fare.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \ud83e\uddfe Booking & Operation Guidelines<\/h2>\n
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        • Advance Reservation Period (ARP)<\/strong> for clone specials is often shorter \u2014 e.g. 10 days before departure<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
        • Rake composition is basic, usually comprising only reserved coaches: AC 3-tier<\/strong>, occasional Sleeper. No unreserved (General) or First class.<\/li>\n
        • Clone trains are created to absorb waitlisted passengers<\/strong> not accommodated under Vikalp or charting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \u26a0\ufe0f Passenger Experience & Punctuality<\/h2>\n

          Reddit threads reflect widespread passenger concerns:<\/p>\n

          \u201cSpecial trains are meant to be the last resort\u2026 5\u20137 hrs delay is very common\u2026 10\u201312 hrs in extreme cases.\u201d
          \n\u201cClone trains… run regularly but never arrive on time\u2026 minimum 6\u202fhrs delay<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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          • Clone trains run at low priority<\/strong>\u2014regular priority trains, mail\/express, or even goods trains may take precedence on track.<\/li>\n
          • Facilities on board are often basic and poorly maintained<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            \u2705 TL;DR Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            Feature<\/th>\nDetails<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
            Purpose<\/strong><\/td>\nServe waitlisted passengers on high-demand train routes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Fare Type<\/strong><\/td>\nMail\/Express fare + 15%, or Jan Shatabdi fare depending on route<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Class Type<\/strong><\/td>\nReserved-only: mostly AC 3-tier (and sometimes Sleeper)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Reservation ARP<\/strong><\/td>\nTypically ~10 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Priority Level<\/strong><\/td>\nLow (prone to significant delays)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Passenger Feedback<\/strong><\/td>\nPuncuality and comfort known to be poor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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            \ud83e\udde0 Final Advice<\/h2>\n

            If booking a clone special, keep in mind:<\/p>\n

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            • Expect potential delays<\/strong>\u2014clone trains are frequently delayed by hours.<\/li>\n
            • Check availability early<\/strong>, as seats are limited to reserved classes only.<\/li>\n
            • Best suited only when no confirmed seat is available on a regular train<\/strong>, and you cannot travel via Vikalp option<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              Would you like help checking fare on a specific clone train or comparing the clone fare with the original train fare for a specific route? I’m here to assist!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

              Clone Special Train Fare Table Fare of the trains running with Humsafar rake will be charged as per Humsafar trains and fare for the train No. 04251\/04252 Lucknow-Delhi Clone special will be charged as Jan Shatabdi Express and Advance Reservation Period (ARP) for Clone special is 10 days Jan Shatabdi Express Fare Table \u2013 Click […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3068","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3068","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3068"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3068\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3068"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}