{"id":2969,"date":"2025-07-31T01:34:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T01:34:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=2969"},"modified":"2025-07-31T01:34:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T01:34:14","slug":"ac-special-train-between-lucknow-anand-vihar-terminal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/ac-special-train-between-lucknow-anand-vihar-terminal\/","title":{"rendered":"AC Special train between Lucknow \u2013 Anand Vihar Terminal"},"content":{"rendered":"
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AC Special train between Lucknow \u2013 Anand Vihar Terminal<\/strong><\/p>\n

AC Special train between Lucknow- Anand Vihar Terminal (Train No. 04421 \/ 04422) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the convenience of passengers, Northern Railway special train between Lucknow \u2013 Anand Vihar Terminal<\/p>\n

Train No. 04421 Lucknow \u2013 Anand Vihar Terminal special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 04421 Lucknow \u2013 Anand Vihar Terminal Special train will leave from (Every Mon,Thu, Sat) Lucknow at 21.20 hrs & will reach Anand Vihar Terminal at 05.45 hrs<\/p>\n

Train No. 04422 Anand Vihar Terminal-Lucknow special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Similarly, Train No. 04422 Anand Vihar Terminal-Lucknow Special train will leave from (Every Sun, Wed, Fri) Anand Vihar Terminal at 20.20 hrs & will reach Lucknow at 04.20 hrs<\/p>\n

Lucknow \u2013 Anand Vihar Terminal Distance between the station is 479 Kilometer<\/p>\n

Date of Commencement of Service:<\/p>\n

Train No. 04421 from Lucknow \u2013 Anand Vihar Terminal special train from 21-10-2025 to 29-11-2025<\/p>\n

Train No: 044222 from Anand Vihar Terminal \u2013 Lucknow special train from 22-10-2025 30-11-2025<\/p>\n

For More Information visit Northern Railway<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the most up-to-date information on the AC Special train service between Lucknow (Charbagh NR, LKO) and Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT)<\/strong> in Delhi:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude82 1. Train Nos. 04421 \/ 04422 \u2013 Lucknow \u2194 Anand Vihar AC Special Fare Service<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u2728 Details:<\/h3>\n
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  • Train 04421 (Lucknow \u2192 Anand Vihar):<\/strong>\n
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    • Runs Tuesdays<\/strong> (historical pattern).<\/li>\n
    • Departs Lucknow<\/strong>: 19:05<\/li>\n
    • Stops at Bareilly (22:45), Moradabad (01:45), Ghaziabad (04:30)<\/li>\n
    • Arrives Anand Vihar<\/strong>: ~05:15 next day (~479\u202fkm in ~10h\u202f10m) \ue202turn0search9\ue202turn0search4\ue202turn0search2\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Train 04422 (Anand Vihar \u2192 Lucknow):<\/strong>\n
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      • Runs Wednesdays<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      • Departs ANVT at 21:05<\/strong>, halts at Ghaziabad, Moradabad, Bareilly.<\/li>\n
      • Arrives Lucknow<\/strong>: ~06:25 next morning (~10h\u202f20m) \ue202turn0search5\ue202turn0search8\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        \ud83c\udfab Classes Offered:<\/h3>\n
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        • AC First Class (1A), AC 2-tier (2A), AC 3\u2011tier (3A)<\/strong> only\u2014no Sleeper or Chair Car\ue202turn0search5\ue202turn0search2\ue201<\/li>\n
        • No pantry car<\/strong>, limited e\u2011catering only.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          \u26a0\ufe0f Important Cautions:<\/h3>\n
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          • This is a special-fare, seasonal service<\/strong> with train numbers starting with \u201c0\u201d (04421\/22), historically operational from October to November 2020 \ue202turn0search7\ue202turn0search3\ue201.<\/li>\n
          • Operates with low operational priority<\/strong>, often uses older ICF coaches<\/strong>, and is subject to delays of 6+ hours or cancellations<\/strong> \ue202turn0reddit20\ue202turn0reddit22\ue201.<\/li>\n
          • Dynamic or surge pricing applies; fares are typically higher than regular trains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            \ud83d\ude84 2. Reliable Daily AC Service: 12429 \/ 12430 \u2013 Lucknow \u2194 New Delhi AC Superfast Express<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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            • Train 12429 (LKO \u2192 NDLS)<\/strong> runs daily overnight<\/strong>, departing around 19:00 and arriving in New Delhi the next morning (~8\u202fh, ~491\u202fkm).<\/li>\n
            • Offers 1A, 2A, 3A, and AC 3E<\/strong>, with LHB coaches<\/strong>, good punctuality, and reserved seating. No dedicated Chair Car. \ue202turn0search18\ue201<\/li>\n
            • While it ends at NDLS (not ANVT), it’s a consistent and fast alternative.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              \ud83d\udfe2 Why Regular Services are Preferable:<\/h2>\n
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              • Special services like 04421\/22 are discontinued<\/strong>, unpredictable, often delayed, and operated with minimal comfort.<\/li>\n
              • Trains like 12429\/30<\/strong> offer daily frequency<\/strong>, multiple AC classes, and are supported by strong operational priority and stable fare structures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                \ud83d\udccb Summary Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                Feature<\/th>\n04421\/22 Special AC<\/strong><\/th>\n12429\/30 AC Superfast Express<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                Frequency<\/td>\nSeasonal (historical\u2014Tues\/Wed only)<\/td>\nDaily<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Departure (Lucknow)<\/td>\n~19:05<\/td>\n~19:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Arrival (Delhi)<\/td>\n~05:15 (ANVT)<\/td>\n~03:00\u201304:00 next day (NDLS)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                AC Classes<\/td>\n1A, 2A, 3A<\/td>\n1A, 2A, 3A, 3E<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Pantry\/Catering<\/td>\n\u274c None (e-catering only)<\/td>\n\u2705 Standard superfast catering<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Coach Stock<\/td>\nOlder ICF coaches<\/td>\nModern LHB coaches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Reliability & Priority<\/td>\nLow, frequent delays, possible cancellations<\/td>\nHigh priority, reliable scheduling<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Current Operational Status<\/td>\nDiscontinued since 2025<\/strong><\/td>\nFully active<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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                \u2705 Recommendation<\/h2>\n
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                • Avoid 04421\/22 special trains<\/strong>\u2014they are no longer active and historically unreliable.<\/li>\n
                • For fast and comfortable AC travel between Lucknow and Delhi<\/strong>, use the 12429\/30 AC Superfast Express<\/strong>. While it terminates at NDLS, it’s the best available option.<\/li>\n
                • Alternatively, AC double-decker trains (12583\/84) run between Lucknow and ANVT, 4 days\/week<\/strong>, but are Chair Car only<\/strong>\u2014higher frequency with seating comfort (not sleeper) \ue202turn0search13\ue202turn0search10\ue201.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                  Would you like:<\/p>\n

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                  • A station-by-station timetable<\/strong> for 12429\/30 or the double-decker?<\/li>\n
                  • A fare breakdown by AC class<\/strong> for your travel date?<\/li>\n
                  • Help checking seat availability or booking options<\/strong>?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Let me know\u2014happy to assist!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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