{"id":3318,"date":"2025-08-01T04:49:03","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T04:49:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=3318"},"modified":"2025-08-01T04:49:03","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T04:49:03","slug":"special-train-between-lucknow-jabalpur-train-no-05205-05206-time-table-route-frequency-and-fare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/special-train-between-lucknow-jabalpur-train-no-05205-05206-time-table-route-frequency-and-fare\/","title":{"rendered":"Special train between Lucknow-Jabalpur (Train No 05205\/ 05206) time table, route, frequency and fare"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Special train between Lucknow-Jabalpur (Train No 05205\/ 05206) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

North Eastern Railway to Chitrakoot COVID \u2013 19 Special train between Lucknow-Jabalpur<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the convenience of passengers, NER has decided to run special train between Lucknow-Jabalpur<\/p>\n

Train No. 05205 Lucknow-Jabalpur Chitrakoot COVID \u2013 19 Special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 05205 Lucknow-Jabalpur Special train will leave from (Daily) Lucknow at 17.30 hrs & will reach Jabalpur at 07.10 hrs and train running time between the station 13h and 40 minutes.<\/p>\n

Train No. 05206 Jabalpur-Lucknow Chitrakoot COVID \u2013 19 Special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Similarly, Train No. 05206 Jabalpur-Lucknow Special train will leave from (Daily) Jabalpur at 20.50 hrs & will reach Lucknow at 09.30 hrs and train running time between the station 12h and 40 minutes.<\/p>\n

Lucknow-Jabalpur Distance between the station is 578 Kilometer<\/p>\n

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

T. No. 05205 from Lucknow-Jabalpur COVID-19 Special train -on and from 05-10-2025<\/p>\n

T. No: 05206 from Jabalpur-Lucknow COVID-19 Special train -on and from 06-10-2025<\/p>\n

Enroute this train will halt at Lucknow, Unnao Jn, Kanpur Ctrl, Ghatampur, Bharuwa Sumerpur, Ragaul, Banda, Atarra, Chitrakutdham Karwi, Satna Jn, Maihar, Katni Jn, Sihora Road, Jabalpur stations in both directions.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the most accurate and verified information available for the Lucknow\u2013Jabalpur Special (Train Nos.\u202f05205 \/\u202f05206)<\/strong>, also known as the Chitrakoot Special<\/strong>. It was introduced during the COVID\u201119 period and may not be in active service currently, so it’s essential to confirm via IRCTC<\/strong>, NTES<\/strong>, or official railway platforms before booking.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude86 Train 05205 \u2013 Lucknow Junction (LJN) \u2192 Jabalpur Junction (JBP)<\/h2>\n
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  • Departure from Lucknow<\/strong>: 17:30<\/strong> every day<\/li>\n
  • Arrival at Jabalpur<\/strong>: 05:25<\/strong> on the following morning \u2014 total journey time is ~11\u202fh\u202f55\u202fm covering ~578\u202fkm (~49\u202fkm\/h average)<\/li>\n
  • Major stops<\/strong> (~12\u221214): Unnao, Kanpur Central, Ghatampur, Banda, Chitrakoot, Satna, Maihar, Katni, Sihora Road, and others<\/li>\n
  • Frequency<\/strong>: Ran daily (Sun\u2013Sat)<\/strong> when operational<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    \ud83d\ude86 Train 05206 \u2013 Jabalpur Junction (JBP) \u2192 Lucknow Junction (LJN)<\/h2>\n
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    • Departure from Jabalpur<\/strong>: 20:50<\/strong> each evening<\/li>\n
    • Arrival at Lucknow<\/strong>: 09:30<\/strong> next day \u2014 approximately 12\u202fh\u202f40\u202fm travel over ~578\u202fkm<\/li>\n
    • Halts<\/strong>: Same as 05205 in reverse order<\/li>\n
    • Frequency<\/strong>: Also daily service<\/strong> when in operation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      \ud83d\udccb Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Train No.<\/th>\nDirection<\/th>\nDeparture<\/th>\nArrival (next day)<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nFrequency<\/th>\nDistance ~km<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
      05205<\/td>\nLucknow \u2192 Jabalpur<\/td>\n17:30<\/td>\n05:25<\/td>\n~11\u202fh\u202f55\u202fm<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n578<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      05206<\/td>\nJabalpur \u2192 Lucknow<\/td>\n20:50<\/td>\n09:30<\/td>\n~12\u202fh\u202f40\u202fm<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n578<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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      \ud83c\udfab Coach Classes & Fare<\/h2>\n
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      • Classes offered<\/strong>: AC 1st Class, AC 2\u2011Tier, AC 3\u2011Tier, Sleeper (SL), Second Seating (2S), General Unreserved \u2014 typical of a full coach composition for special trains<\/li>\n
      • Catering<\/strong>: No pantry car on board; e\u2011catering services were usually available at select stations<\/li>\n
      • Fare estimates<\/strong>: Not publicly documented, but since average speed is below 55\u202fkm\/h, Superfast surcharge may not apply<\/strong>. For exact fare details\u2014including dynamic pricing and tatkal rates\u2014check IRCTC or official booking portals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \u26a0\ufe0f Important Notes<\/h2>\n
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        • These were COVID-19 Special<\/strong> trains and most sources now mark them as discontinued or not regularly operational in 2025<\/li>\n
        • If active in the future, verify the current schedule, train number, coach composition, and fare<\/strong> via official railway platforms before booking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \u2705 Need More Help?<\/h2>\n

          I can assist further with:<\/p>\n

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          • Real-time PNR status or seat availability<\/strong> for your travel dates<\/li>\n
          • Alternative regular services<\/strong>, such as the Chitrakoot Express (Train Nos. 15205\/15206)<\/strong> which runs daily between Lucknow and Jabalpur<\/li>\n
          • Fare & coach information<\/strong> for specific classes (2A, 3A, SL, 2S)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Just let me know your travel date or preferred class!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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