{"id":2977,"date":"2025-07-31T01:37:07","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T01:37:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=2977"},"modified":"2025-07-31T01:37:07","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T01:37:07","slug":"ac-special-train-between-new-delhi-kalka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/ac-special-train-between-new-delhi-kalka\/","title":{"rendered":"AC Special train between New Delhi \u2013 Kalka"},"content":{"rendered":"
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AC Special train between New Delhi \u2013 Kalka<\/strong><\/p>\n

AC Special train between New Delhi- Kalka (Train No. 02011 \/ 02012) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the convenience of passengers, Northern Railway special train between New Delhi \u2013 Kalka<\/p>\n

Train No. 02011 New Delhi \u2013 Kalka special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 02011 New Delhi \u2013 Kalka Special train will leave from (Daily) New Delhi at 07.40 hrs & will reach Kalka at 11.45 hrs and train running time between the station 4h and 5 minutes.<\/p>\n

Train No. 02012 Kalka-New Delhi special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Similarly, Train No. 02012 Kalka-New Delhi Special train will leave from (Every Mon, Thu) Kalka at 17.45 hrs & will reach New Delhi at 21.55 hrs and train running time between the station 4h and 10 minutes.<\/p>\n

New Delhi \u2013 Kalka Distance between the station is 269 Kilometer<\/p>\n

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

Train No. 02011 from New Delhi \u2013 Kalka special train from 15-10-2025<\/p>\n

Train No: 02012 from Kalka \u2013 New Delhi special train from 15-10-2025<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the most up-to-date and verified information on AC\u2011tagged or AC-special train services between New\u202fDelhi (NDLS) and Kalka (KLK)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude82 1. AC\u2011Tagged Shatabdi Special: Train 02011 \/ 02012<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  • 02011 (NDLS \u2192 KLK)<\/strong>:\n
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    • Ran daily<\/strong> (during festival season) departing 07:40\u202fAM<\/strong>, arriving 11:40\u202fAM<\/strong> (~4\u202fh, 269\u202fkm) \ue202turn0search1\ue202turn0search7\ue202turn0search2\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • 02012 (KLK \u2192 NDLS)<\/strong>:\n
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      • Operated on select days, departing around 17:45<\/strong>, arriving ~21:55<\/strong> (~4\u202fh\u202f10\u202fm) \ue202turn0search2\ue202turn0search0\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Classes Offered<\/strong>: Executive Chair Car (EC) and AC Chair Car (CC) only\u2014fully AC service.<\/li>\n
      • This was launched around October 2020 but is currently discontinued and not part of regular schedules<\/strong> \ue202turn0search2\ue202turn0search0\ue201.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \ud83d\ude84 Regular Scheduled AC Train: 12011 \/ 12012 \u2013 Kalka Shatabdi Express<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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        • Frequency<\/strong>: Daily<\/strong>, excluding Thursdays<\/li>\n
        • 12011 (NDLS \u2192 KLK)<\/strong>: Departs at ~06:45\u202fAM<\/strong>, arrives ~10:30\u202fAM<\/strong> (~4\u202fh\u202f00\u201305\u202fm, 269\u202fkm) \ue202turn0search17\ue202turn0search13\ue201<\/li>\n
        • Classes Offered<\/strong>: Executive Chair Car & AC Chair Car only<\/li>\n
        • Amenities<\/strong>: Catering included onboard; modern LHB coaches; high punctuality \ue202turn0search17\ue202turn0search13\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \u26a0\ufe0f Traveler Feedback on Specials vs Regular<\/h2>\n
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          • Reddit users often warn:
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            \u201cSpecial trains \u2026 have old, rejected coaches\u2026 no priority\u2026\u201d and report frequent delays and discomfort. \ue202turn0reddit19\ue202turn0reddit20\ue201<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n

          • The 02011\/02012 special<\/strong> followed a lower priority model and had less reliable operations.<\/li>\n
          • In contrast, the regular Shatabdi Express (12011\/12)<\/strong> offers consistent service, stronger operational priority, and better onboard comfort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            \ud83e\uddfe Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            Feature<\/th>\n02011\/02012 Shatabdi Special<\/strong><\/th>\n12011\/12012 Shatabdi Express<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
            Runs On<\/td>\nSeasonal\/festival only<\/td>\nDaily (except Thursday)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Departure (NDLS)<\/td>\n~07:40\u202fAM<\/td>\n06:45\u202fAM<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Arrival (KLK)<\/td>\n~11:40\u202fAM<\/td>\n~10:30 AM<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Duration<\/td>\n~4\u202fh\u202f00\u201305\u202fm<\/td>\n~4\u202fh\u202f00\u201305\u202fm<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Classes<\/td>\nEC, CC<\/td>\nEC, CC<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Pantry\/Catering<\/td>\n\u274c Likely none<\/td>\n\u2705 Catering included<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Coach Type<\/td>\nICF (older stock)<\/td>\nLHB modern coaches<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Priority<\/td>\nLow priority special<\/strong><\/td>\nHigh priority standard service<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Current Status<\/td>\nDiscontinued\/Not active<\/strong><\/td>\nActive and scheduled<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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            \u2705 Recommendation<\/h2>\n
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            • The 02011\/02012 AC special fare Shatabdi<\/strong> is not operational currently<\/strong> and should not be relied upon.<\/li>\n
            • For a frequent, reliable, fully AC travel mode with onboard catering<\/strong>, the regular Kalka Shatabdi Express (12011\/12012)<\/strong> is your best choice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              Would you like:<\/p>\n

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              • \ud83d\udd52 A station-by-station timetable for 12011\/12012?<\/li>\n
              • \ud83d\udcb2 Fare breakdown and seat availability info for upcoming travel?<\/li>\n
              • \ud83d\udc65 Assistance with booking or planning?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Happy to assist further!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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