{"id":8734,"date":"2025-07-26T08:46:51","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T08:46:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=8734"},"modified":"2025-07-26T08:46:51","modified_gmt":"2025-07-26T08:46:51","slug":"puja-ac-special-trains-new-delhi-to-lucknow-puja-ac-special-trains-lucknow-to-new-delhi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/puja-ac-special-trains-new-delhi-to-lucknow-puja-ac-special-trains-lucknow-to-new-delhi\/","title":{"rendered":"Puja AC Special Trains New Delhi to Lucknow | Puja AC Special Trains Lucknow to New Delhi"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Puja AC Special Trains New Delhi to Lucknow | Puja AC Special Trains Lucknow to New Delhi<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hazrat Nizamuddin \u2013 Lucknow \u2013 Hazrat Nizamuddin (Train No. 04490 \/ Train No. 04489) Weekly AC Reserved Special Train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 04490 Hazrat Nizamuddin \u2013 Lucknow Weekly AC Reserved Special Train will depart Hazrat Nizamuddin at 09.45 hrs on every Monday from 03.10.2025 to 07.11.2025 and will reach Lucknow at 06.30 hrs, the next day.<\/p>\n

In the return direction Train No. 04489 Lucknow \u2013 Hazrat Nizamuddin Weekly Reserved AC Special train will depart Lucknow at 07.05 PM on every Thursday from 06.10.2025 to 10.11.2025 and will reach Hazrat Nizamuddin at 05.30 AM the next day.<\/p>\n

This reserved special train with AC class coaches will halt enroute at Ghaziabad, Moradabad and Bareilly stations in both the directions.<\/p>\n

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

Here’s the most up\u2011to\u2011date info I could find on Puja AC Special Trains between New Delhi (Hazrat Nizamuddin) and Lucknow<\/strong>, based on official IRCTC sources and recent sessional patterns:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Puja AC Special Trains \u2013 October\u2013November 2025<\/h2>\n

According to the official 2025 IRCTC circular:<\/p>\n

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  • Train 04490<\/strong> (Hazrat Nizamuddin \u2192 Lucknow):\n
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    • AC Special from Oct 3 to Nov 7, 2025<\/strong>, every Monday<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Departs H.\u202fNizamuddin at 09:45\u202fAM<\/strong>, arrives Lucknow at 06:30\u202fAM<\/strong> next day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Train 04489<\/strong> (Lucknow \u2192 Hazrat Nizamuddin):\n
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      • AC Special from Oct 6 to Nov 10, 2025<\/strong>, every Thursday<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Departs Lucknow at 07:05\u202fPM<\/strong>, arrives Nizamuddin at 05:30\u202fAM<\/strong> next morning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        These trains were exclusive to the 2025 Puja season and have not been scheduled since<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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        \ud83d\udd04 Festival AC Specials in Later Years<\/h2>\n

        \u2022 04420 \/ 04419 Hazrat Nizamuddin \u2013 Lucknow Weekly AC Express<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        • 04420<\/strong>: Departs H.\u202fNizamuddin 8:50\u202fPM<\/strong> every Monday<\/strong> from Oct 15\u2013Nov 12 (2025)<\/strong>, arriving Lucknow ~5:40\u202fAM<\/strong> next day.<\/li>\n
        • Return 04419<\/strong>: Departs Lucknow 6:50\u202fPM<\/strong> every Thursday<\/strong> from Oct 18\u2013Nov 15 (2025)<\/strong>, arriving Delhi ~5:10\u202fAM next day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          These were festival specials but not labeled specifically as Puja AC specials in official IRCTC naming.<\/p>\n

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          \ud83d\udd01 Current Regular AC Options<\/h2>\n
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          • AC Superfast Express 12430 (NDLS \u2192 LKO)<\/strong>\n
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            • Daily<\/strong> overnight service: departs New Delhi ~11:25\u202fPM<\/strong>, arrives Lucknow ~7:30\u202fAM<\/strong> next morning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
            • 12429 (LKO \u2192 NDLS)<\/strong> makes the return run nightly (LKO 23:30 \u2192 NDLS 07:30). Reliable with AC\u2011only LHB coaches 5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Other fast options include Tejas Express 82502<\/strong> (full AC chair\u2013car daytime service, ~6\u202fh 15\u202fm) and Gomti Express 12420<\/strong> (AC chair\/berth mix, ~9\u202fh)<\/p>\n

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              \u2705 Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
              Direction<\/th>\nTrain No.<\/th>\nPuja Special (2025)<\/th>\nSchedule in 2025<\/th>\nActive Now?<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
              New Delhi \u2192 Lucknow (NDLS\/NZM\u2192LKO)<\/strong><\/td>\n04490<\/strong><\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nMondays, Oct 3\u2013Nov 7, 09:45\u202fAM \u2192 ~06:30\u202fAM next day<\/td>\n\u274c Not reinstated post\u20112022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Lucknow \u2192 New Delhi (LKO\u2192NZM\/NDLS)<\/strong><\/td>\n04489<\/strong><\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nThursdays, Oct 6\u2013Nov 10, 07:05\u202fPM \u2192 ~05:30\u202fAM next day<\/td>\n\u274c Not reinstated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Fest Special (non-Puja)<\/strong><\/td>\n04420 \/ 04419<\/strong><\/td>\nFestival AC Express (2022)<\/td>\nMonday \/ Thursday evenings mid-Oct to mid-Nov<\/td>\nNot in 2025 \u2014 historical pattern only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              AC Superfast Express (24\u00d77)<\/strong><\/td>\n12430 \/ 12429<\/strong><\/td>\nRegular daily service<\/td>\nDaily late night services (~11:25\u202fPM dep \/ ~07:30\u202fAM arr)<\/td>\n\u2705 Currently active and reliable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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              \u26a0\ufe0f Notes & Highlights<\/h2>\n
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              • The Puja AC specials 04490\/04489 were only scheduled in 2025<\/strong>, and there’s no evidence they’ve returned in either 2025, 2025, or 2025<\/li>\n
              • Festival specials like 04420\/04419<\/strong> existed similarly in 2025, but their 2025 status is unconfirmed\u2014IRCTC updates typically come out only weeks before Puja.<\/li>\n
              • Regular high-priority trains like 12430\/12429 AC Superfast Express<\/strong> offer greater punctuality, daily frequency, and better amenities\u2014widely preferred by passengers over specials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                \ud83e\udded Recommendation<\/h2>\n
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                • For Puji season 2025<\/strong>, continue monitoring IRCTC official portal, NTES app, or railway circulars<\/strong>. Special trains (if optimized) are generally announced only 4\u20136 weeks in advance<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                • If 04490\/04489 or similar are not scheduled<\/strong>, you can book on daily trains 12430\/12429<\/strong>, which are fully AC, run every day<\/strong>, and are more reliable.<\/li>\n
                • Other options include Tejas Express<\/strong> or Gomti Express<\/strong>, depending on timing and comfort requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                  Let me know if you’d like help with availability checks, PNR status, fare estimates, or alternative train suggestions between Delhi and Lucknow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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