{"id":2983,"date":"2025-07-31T01:39:03","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T01:39:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=2983"},"modified":"2025-07-31T01:39:03","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T01:39:03","slug":"ac-special-train-between-new-delhi-dehradun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/ac-special-train-between-new-delhi-dehradun\/","title":{"rendered":"AC Special train between New Delhi \u2013 Dehradun"},"content":{"rendered":"
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AC Special train between New Delhi \u2013 Dehradun<\/strong><\/p>\n

AC Special train between New Delhi-Dehradun (Train No. 02017 \/ 02018) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Train No. 02017 New Delhi \u2013 Dehradun special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 02017 New Delhi \u2013 Dehradun Special train will leave from (Daily) New Delhi at 06.45 hrs & will reach Dehradun at 12.50 hrs and train running time between the station 6h and 5 minutes.<\/p>\n

Train No. 02018 Dehradun-New Delhi special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Similarly, Train No. 02018 Dehradun-New Delhi Special train will leave from (Daily) Dehradun at 16.55 hrs & will reach New Delhi at 22.50 hrs and train running time between the station 5h and 55 minutes.<\/p>\n

New Delhi \u2013 Dehradun Distance between the station is 314 Kilometer<\/p>\n

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

Train No. 02017 from New Delhi \u2013 Dehradun special train from 15-10-2025<\/p>\n

Train No: 02018 from Dehradun \u2013 New Delhi special train from 15-10-2025<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the most accurate and up-to-date information about AC\u2011tagged or AC-special trains between New Delhi (NDLS) and Dehradun (DDN)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude82 1. AC Special Fare Train: 02017 \/ 02018 \u2013 NDLS \u2194 Dehradun Special<\/strong> (Discontinued)<\/em><\/h2>\n
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  • 02017 (New Delhi \u2192 Dehradun)<\/strong>:\n
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    • Used to depart 06:45 AM<\/strong> and arrive ~12:50 PM<\/strong> (~6\u202fh\u202f5\u202fm)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • 02018 (Dehradun \u2192 New Delhi)<\/strong>:\n
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      • Departed 16:55<\/strong>, arriving ~22:50<\/strong> (~5\u202fh\u202f55\u202fm)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Offered AC Chair Car (CC)<\/strong> and possibly 3A\/2A<\/li>\n
      • Launched in October 2020 as an AC-exclusive special-fare service but is not operational any longer<\/strong>. \ue202turn0search6\ue202turn0search9\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \ud83d\ude84 2. Regular Scheduled AC Trains on the Route<\/h2>\n

        12017 \/ 12018 \u2013 New\u202fDelhi \u2194 Dehradun Shatabdi Express<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Runs daily<\/strong>, except Thursdays<\/li>\n
        • 12017 (NDLS \u2192 DDN)<\/strong>: Departs at 06:45 AM<\/strong>, arrives 12:55 PM<\/strong> (~6\u202fh\u202f10\u202fm)<\/li>\n
        • 12018 (DDN \u2192 NDLS)<\/strong>: Return journey takes ~5\u202fh\u202f55\u202fm<\/li>\n
        • Fully AC\u2014Executive Chair<\/strong> and AC Chair Car (CC)<\/strong> classes<\/li>\n
        • Catering included onboard; uses modern LHB rake \ue202turn0search17\ue202turn0search4\ue202turn0search1\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          12055 \/ 12056 \u2013 Dehradun Jan Shatabdi Express<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • Runs daily<\/strong> with AC Chair Car and 2nd class seating<\/li>\n
          • 12055 (NDLS \u2192 DDN)<\/strong>: Departs ~15:20, arrives ~21:10 (~5\u202fh\u202f50\u202fm)<\/li>\n
          • Service has no pantry but e\u2011catering available \ue202turn0search17\ue202turn0search1\ue202turn0search7\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            12401 \/ 12402 \u2013 Nanda Devi AC Superfast Express<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            • Originally began from New Delhi<\/strong>, later extended to Kota<\/strong>, but still runs through Dehradun<\/li>\n
            • Offers 1A, 2A, 3A<\/strong> AC classes<\/li>\n
            • Journey time ~5\u202fh\u202f55\u202fm, distance ~303\u202fkm<\/li>\n
            • Operates daily<\/strong> with on-board catering; superior comfort \ue202turn0search18\ue202turn0search1\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              22457 \/ 22458 \u2013 Dehradun Vande Bharat Express<\/strong> (from Anand Vihar, but closest high-speed AC connection)<\/p>\n

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              • Covers NDLS via Anand Vihar segment<\/li>\n
              • Departs Anand Vihar ~17:50<\/strong>, reaches Dehradun in ~4h\u202f45\u202fm<\/strong><\/li>\n
              • Fully AC Chair Car + Executive Class<\/strong>, Wi-Fi, infotainment, catering included \ue202turn0search20\ue202turn0search5\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                \ud83d\udccb Summary Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                Train No.<\/th>\nService Type<\/th>\nFrequency<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nAC Classes<\/th>\nCatering<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                02017\/02018<\/td>\nDiscontinued AC special<\/td>\n(Was daily)<\/td>\n~6\u202fh\u202f05\u202fm<\/td>\nCC, maybe 2A\/3A<\/td>\n\u274c Not active now<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                12017\/12018<\/td>\nShatabdi Express<\/td>\nDaily (except Thu)<\/td>\n~6\u202fh\u202f10\u201355\u202fm<\/td>\nExecutive, AC Chair Car<\/td>\n\u2705 Included<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                12055\/12056<\/td>\nJan Shatabdi<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n~5\u202fh\u202f50\u202fm<\/td>\nAC Chair Car<\/td>\n\u274c E\u2011catering<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                12401\/12402<\/td>\nNanda Devi AC<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n~5\u202fh\u202f55\u202fm<\/td>\n1A, 2A, 3A<\/td>\n\u2705 Included<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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                \u2705 Recommendations<\/h2>\n
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                • The AC Special 02017\/02018<\/strong> is no longer active<\/strong> and shouldn’t be relied upon. \ue202turn0search6\ue202turn0search9\ue201<\/li>\n
                • For fastest and most reliable AC travel<\/strong>, Shatabdi Express (12017\/18)<\/strong> is ideal\u2014fully AC, frequent, and includes onboard catering.<\/li>\n
                • Nanda Devi Express (12401\/02)<\/strong> offers full AC sleepers and is slightly faster, though origin changed.<\/li>\n
                • Jan Shatabdi (12055\/56)<\/strong> is good for budget AC chair travel when you prefer afternoon departure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                  \u26a0\ufe0f Traveler Advisory<\/h3>\n
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                  • Special trains often run on \u201cbest-effort\u201d<\/strong> with no real timetable or priority<\/strong>\u2014travelers report significant delays and discomfort. \ue202turn0reddit21\ue202turn0reddit19\ue201<\/li>\n
                  • Regular trains like Shatabdi and Nanda Devi offer modern LHB coaches<\/strong>, higher priority, and better consistency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                    Would you like:<\/p>\n

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                    • A station-by-station timetable<\/strong> for any of these trains?<\/li>\n
                    • Fare estimates per class<\/strong> for your travel date?<\/li>\n
                    • Help checking seat availability or booking options<\/strong>?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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