{"id":3951,"date":"2025-08-01T12:07:44","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T12:07:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=3951"},"modified":"2025-08-01T12:07:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T12:07:44","slug":"clone-special-train-between-lucknow-and-new-delhi-train-no-04251-04252-time-table-route-frequency-and-fare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/clone-special-train-between-lucknow-and-new-delhi-train-no-04251-04252-time-table-route-frequency-and-fare\/","title":{"rendered":"Clone Special train between Lucknow and New Delhi (Train No. 04251\/04252 ) time table, route, frequency and fare"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Clone Special train between Lucknow and New Delhi (Train No. 04251\/04252 ) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

Running of Fully Reserved Clone special train between Lucknow and New Delhi (Saturday, Sunday)<\/p>\n

It has been decided to run following Clone special train between Lucknow and New Delhi from 21.9.2025<\/p>\n

Train No. 04251 Clone Special train<\/strong> will leave Lucknow at 0530 hrs Saturday and arrive New Delhi at 1335 hrs<\/p>\n

Train No. 04252 Clone Special train<\/strong> will leave New Delhi at 1125 hrs Sunday and arrive Lucknow at 2000 hrs<\/p>\n

Halts:<\/strong> Kanpur, Tundla<\/p>\n

Reservation:<\/strong> Advance Reservation Period (ARP) for Clone special train Can be reserved before 10 days and to know more information go to the website: www.irctc.co.in<\/p>\n

Clone Special Train (Train No. 04251 \/ Train No. 04252) Jan Shatabdi Express Fare Table \u2013 Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Note: Advance reservations will be made available from 8 am of 19th September, 2025.<\/p>\n

The fare structure of these special trains will be on par with Jan Shatabdi Express fare.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what\u2019s documented about the Clone Special Train 04251 \/ 04252<\/strong> operating between Lucknow (LKO) and New Delhi (NDLS)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd52 Schedule & Timings<\/h2>\n
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  • Train 04251 (Lucknow \u2192 New Delhi)<\/strong>
    \nDeparts Lucknow NR at 05:30\u202fAM<\/strong>, stops at Kanpur Central (~07:05\u201307:10)<\/strong>, Tundla Junction (~10:00\u201310:02)<\/strong>, and reaches New Delhi at 13:35<\/strong>. Total journey time is \u2248\u202f8\u202fhours\u202f05\u202fminutes<\/strong>, covering \u2248\u202f416\u202fkm<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Train 04252 (New Delhi \u2192 Lucknow)<\/strong>
    \nDeparts New Delhi at 11:25\u202fAM<\/strong>, halts at Tundla (~14:50\u201314:52)<\/strong>, Kanpur (~18:15\u201318:20)<\/strong>, and reaches Lucknow at 20:00\u202fPM<\/strong>. Journey duration is \u2248\u202f8\u202fhours\u202f35\u202fminutes<\/strong> covering \u2248\u202f416\u202fkm<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    \ud83d\udee4 Route & Halts<\/h2>\n

    Both directions run with only 4 stops<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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    • Lucknow (LKO)<\/strong> \u2192 Kanpur Central (CNB) \u2192 Tundla Junction (TDL) \u2192 New Delhi (NDLS)<\/strong>
      \nApplicable in reverse for 04252<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      \ud83d\udcc5 Frequency & Operational Period<\/h2>\n
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      • Originally introduced on 21 September 2025<\/strong>, 04251 ran on Saturdays<\/strong>, and return train 04252 on Sundays<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • As of October 10, 2025<\/strong>, the service was reported as \u201ccancelled indefinitely\u201d<\/strong> per India Rail Info with no later reinstatement noted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \ud83d\udcb0 Fare & Class Information<\/h2>\n
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        • According to IRCTC instructions, the fare structure matched Jan Shatabdi Express fares<\/strong>, including seating options like 2S (Second Seating)<\/strong> and CC (Chair Car)<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Goibibo references show availability of classes 2S and CC<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \u2705 Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
          Train No.<\/th>\nRoute<\/th>\nDep (LKO\/NDLS)<\/th>\nArrival (next stop)<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nMajor Halts<\/th>\nFrequency<\/th>\nClasses<\/th>\nFare Basis<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
          04251<\/td>\nLucknow \u2192 New Delhi<\/td>\n05:30 AM<\/td>\n01:35 PM<\/td>\n\u2248\u202f8\u202fh\u202f05\u202fm<\/td>\nCNB, TDL<\/td>\nSaturday only<\/td>\n2S, CC<\/td>\nJan\u202fShatabdi fare<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          04252<\/td>\nNew Delhi \u2192 Lucknow<\/td>\n11:25 AM<\/td>\n08:00 PM<\/td>\n\u2248\u202f8\u202fh\u202f35\u202fm<\/td>\nTDL, CNB<\/td>\nSunday only<\/td>\n2S, CC<\/td>\nSame<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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          \u26a0\ufe0f Current Status & Recommendations<\/h2>\n
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          • It appears this train pair did not operate beyond October 2025<\/strong> and has remained cancelled indefinitely<\/strong> since then. The reports have not indicated any reinstatement up to mid\u20112025<\/li>\n
          • If you are scheduling travel now, this Clone Special likely remains non-operational<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            \ud83d\ude86 Suggested Alternatives<\/h2>\n

            For reliable daily travel between Lucknow and Delhi, consider regularly running services:<\/p>\n

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            • Gomti Express (12419)<\/strong> \u2014 ~09\u202fh\u202f15\u202fm, daily, with AC and non\u2011AC classes.<\/li>\n
            • Swarna Shatabdi Express (12003)<\/strong> \u2014 ~06\u202fh\u202f55\u202fm, daily, full Chair Car service.<\/li>\n
            • Tejas Express (82501)<\/strong> \u2014 ~06\u202fh\u202f25\u202fm, premium and fastest (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Let me know if you\u2019d like detailed timetable or fare estimates for any of these, or travel planning for specific upcoming dates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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