{"id":8520,"date":"2025-07-27T13:21:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-27T13:21:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=8520"},"modified":"2025-07-27T13:21:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-27T13:21:09","slug":"summer-ac-special-train-new-delhi-udhampur-new-delhi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/summer-ac-special-train-new-delhi-udhampur-new-delhi\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer AC Special Train New Delhi-Udhampur-New Delhi"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Summer AC Special Train New Delhi-Udhampur-New Delhi<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anand Vihar T. \u2013 Udhampur \u2013 Anand Vihar T.<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the convenience of passengers, Northern Railway has decided to run 04053 \/ 04054 Anand Vihar T\u2013Udhampur\u2013 Anand Vihar T. AC Summer Express Special Train as per schedule given below:-<\/p>\n

04053 \/ 04054 Anand Vihar T. \u2013 Udhampur \u2013 Anand Vihar T. AC Summer Express Special Train (Bi-Weekly)<\/p>\n

Train No. 04053 Anand Vihar T. to Udhampur, Dep: 23.00, Arr: 14.15; Days of Run: Train No. 04053 Ex Anand Vihar T. from 02.05.2025 to 30.06.2025 on every Monday & Thursday (Bi-Weekly)<\/p>\n

Train No. 04054 Udhampur to Anand Vihar T., Dep: 21.40, Arr: 11.15; Days of Run: Train No. 04054 Ex Udhampur from 03.05.2025 to 01.07.2025 on every Tuesday & Friday (Bi-Weekly).<\/p>\n

Accommodation: First AC, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier<\/p>\n

Stoppages: Ghaziabad, Meerut City, Muzaffarnagar, Saharanpur, Yamunanagar Jagadhari, Ambala Cantt., Ludhiana, Jalandhar Cantt., Pathankot Cantt. & Jammu Tawi stations<\/p>\n

For detailed halts and timings of above trains please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download NTES App.<\/p>\n

All norms of State & Central Government regarding COVID-19 including social distancing, sanitization etc should be followed in trains and at the Railway stations.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what Indian Railways has offered in terms of Summer\/AC Special Train services on the New Delhi \u2194 Udhampur corridor<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude86 1. AC Special Fare Trains (Bi\u2011weekly 04053 \/ 04054)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Operated by Northern Railway, categorized as Summer Special<\/em><\/p>\n

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  • 04053 \u2013 Anand Vihar Terminal \u2192 Udhampur (MCTM)<\/strong>\n
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    • Departs Anand Vihar Terminal at 23:00 hrs<\/strong> on Mondays and Thursdays<\/strong>, from early May to late June 2022<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    • Arrives Udhampur next day at ~14:15 hrs<\/strong> (~630\u202fkm in ~14\u202fh 15\u202fmin).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • 04054 \u2013 Udhampur \u2192 Anand Vihar Terminal<\/strong>\n
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      • Returns on Tuesdays and Fridays<\/strong>, depart ~21:40, arriving next morning at ~11:15 hrs.<\/li>\n
      • Classes: 1A, 2A, 3A only; no sleeper or unreserved coaches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        There is no confirmed listing of 04053\/04054 or any similar numbered Summer AC Special<\/strong> for 2025.<\/em><\/p>\n

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        \ud83d\ude86 2. AC Superfast Special: Delhi Sarai Rohilla \u2194 Udhampur (04085 \/ 04086)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

        Occasionally run as special fare service in recent seasons<\/em><\/p>\n

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        • 04085<\/strong> departs Delhi Sarai Rohilla (DEE) at 22:20 hrs<\/strong>, arriving Udhampur ~08:50 hrs<\/strong>, on Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
        • 04086<\/strong> runs return on corresponding days.<\/li>\n
        • Covers ~629\u202fkm in ~10\u202fh 30\u202fmin, with stops including Ludhiana, Jalandhar Cantt., Pathankot Cantt., and Jammu Tawi.<\/li>\n
        • Coaches: 1A, 2A, 3A only\u2014no Pantry Car.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Although these services reappear occasionally around festival or peak demand, they are not part of a regular “Summer Special” schedule in 2025.<\/em><\/p>\n

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          \ud83d\udfe2 3. Regular Daily AC-Express Trains (Preferred Options)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

          More reliable alternatives to special trains:<\/em><\/p>\n

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          • 12445\/12446 Uttar Sampark Kranti Express<\/strong> \u2013 Daily service between New Delhi<\/strong> and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (via Udhampur)<\/strong>.\n
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            • Covers ~630\u202fkm in ~11\u202fh; classes: 1A\/2A\/3A\/3E\/SL\/GEN; onboard catering available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
            • 22461\/22462 Shri Shakti AC Express<\/strong> \u2013 Exclusive AC-only superfast service<\/strong>, daily between New Delhi and Katra<\/strong>, with first-class, 2A, and 3A classes, and pantry service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              \ud83d\udccb Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
              Service Type<\/th>\nTrain No.<\/th>\nRoute<\/th>\nFrequency<\/th>\nTravel Time<\/th>\nClasses<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
              AC Special Fare Summer Special<\/td>\n04053\/04054<\/td>\nANVT \u2194 Udhampur<\/td>\nBi\u2011weekly (2022)<\/td>\n~14\u202fh 15\u202fm<\/td>\n1A, 2A, 3A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Special Fare AC Superfast (NR zone)<\/td>\n04085\/04086<\/td>\nSarai Rohilla \u2194 UHP<\/td>\nM\/W\/Sat assumed<\/td>\n~10\u202fh 30\u202fm<\/td>\n1A, 2A, 3A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Regular Daily AC Express<\/td>\n12445\/12446<\/td>\nNDLS \u2194 Katra (via UHP)<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n~11\u202fh 10\u202fm<\/td>\n1A,2A,3A,3E<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Regular Daily AC Superfast<\/td>\n22461\/22462<\/td>\nNDLS \u2194 Katra (via UHP)<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n~10\u202fh 45\u202fm<\/td>\n1A, 2A, 3A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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              \u26a0\ufe0f User Advisory & Community Feedback<\/h2>\n
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              • Special fare trains<\/strong> typically run with low priority on tracks<\/strong>, leading to frequent delays, unreliable timings, and sometimes poor coach conditions.
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                \u201cSpecial trains\u2026 they have least priority \u2026 delays of 10\u201312 hrs are very common.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n

              • Fares are significantly higher<\/strong> than regular trains, yet services and punctuality often lag<\/strong> behind. Travelers frequently advise:
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                \u201cNever opt for special train unless there is no option.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                \u2705 Recommendations for Delhi\u2013Udhampur Travel<\/h2>\n
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                • For flexible planning and better reliability<\/strong>, prefer regular AC services<\/strong>:\n
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                  • Shri Shakti AC Express<\/strong> or Uttar Sampark Kranti Express<\/strong> offer fixed schedules, pantry facilities, and regular coach maintenance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                  • If only AC special trains are available or booking is easier:\n
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                    • Check live running status on NTES\/IRCTC<\/strong>, expect variable departure times.<\/li>\n
                    • Pack your own food\/essentials as pantry services are inconsistent.<\/li>\n
                    • Book early to secure AC seat availability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                      Want More Details?<\/h3>\n

                      I can fetch:<\/p>\n

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                      • A stop-wise timetable<\/strong> for 04085\/86 or 12445\/22461.<\/li>\n
                      • Fare breakdown by class<\/strong> (1A, 2A, 3A).<\/li>\n
                      • Seat availability or PNR status<\/strong> for upcoming dates.<\/li>\n
                      • Advice on alternate travel plans or train combinations<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        Just let me know\u2014happy to help you plan your journey effectively!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                        Summer AC Special Train New Delhi-Udhampur-New Delhi Anand Vihar T. \u2013 Udhampur \u2013 Anand Vihar T. For the convenience of passengers, Northern Railway has decided to run 04053 \/ 04054 Anand Vihar T\u2013Udhampur\u2013 Anand Vihar T. AC Summer Express Special Train as per schedule given below:- 04053 \/ 04054 Anand Vihar T. \u2013 Udhampur \u2013 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[30,19,24],"tags":[29,20,23,25,26],"class_list":["post-8520","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-northern-railway","category-special-trains","category-summer-special-trains","tag-northern-railway","tag-special-trains","tag-summer-special-train","tag-summer-special-trains","tag-summer-special-trains-list"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8520","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8520"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8520\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8520"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8520"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8520"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}