Delhi To Ranchi Train Route, Timetable, Booking Details, & Rules for Travelling

After the three phases of lockdown, the Indian Railways has started 30 train services for travelling in the nation. These 30 trains are slated to start from Delhi and connect the major cities in India. These special train services will start on May 12, with train number 02454 which will travel through Delhi to Ranchi from May 13, and May 14 from Ranchi to New Delhi (Train number 02453). It is a special train that will run biweekly on Tuesday and Saturday from Delhi to Ranchi and vice versa and will also halt at specific stations. Take a look to know more about the Delhi to Ranchi train route, its timings and the rules to be followed. 

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Delhi to Ranchi train timings

• The special train (02454) will start from New Delhi to Ranchi on May 13 at 15:30 i.e 3:30 pm and will reach the destination at 10.00 am the next day. 
• The train from Ranchi to New Delhi (02453) will start at 17:40 i.e. 5:40 pm on May 14 and reach Delhi at 10.55 am. the next day. 
• This train will be fully air-conditioned having a total of 17 coaches of 3A/2AC/1st AC type.

Delhi to Ranchi: List of stopping points

Pt. Dd Upadhyaya Jn

Kanpur Central

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Delhi to Ranchi train ticket booking

• IRCTC tickets for special passenger trains can be booked via IRCTC website or IRCTC app.  
• Catering charges will not be included in the fare as dry, ready to eat meals would be provided on payment basis inside the train. 
• The reservation of the tickets can only be done for a period of 7 days in advance. 
• There will be no provision for waitlisted, RAC, tatkal tickets or premium tatkal tickets for these special trains.

Delhi to Ranchi train route and fares

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Delhi to Ranchi train route map

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Delhi to Ranchi timetable

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Online cancellation of tickets

• Online cancellation of tickets is allowed only up to 24 hours before the departure of the train from the starting station. 
• A cancellation charge of the tickets would be 50% of the fare.
• For trains that are cancelled by the Indian Railways till May 17, 2020, passengers would receive a full refund automatically by IRCTC. 

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Image courtesy: Ministry of Home Affairs, GOI

Image courtesy: Ministry of Home Affairs, GOI

Image courtesy: Ministry of Home Affairs, GOI

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Facilities and rules for train travelling 

• Only passengers who have confirmed train tickets would be allowed to enter the railway stations
• Passengers are advised to reach the stations 90 minutes before the scheduled departure of the train so that the officials can ensure proper screening of the passengers. 
• All passengers are advised to download the Aarogya Setu application.
• Passengers are advised to carry their personal blankets, bedsheets, and their own linen while travelling.
• Train side food vendors would not be allowed. No booths on platforms will remain open.
• Passengers would have to carry their own masks, soaps, sanitisers, face cover etc.
• It is advised that the passengers cover their faces at all times while travelling by train. 
• Passengers would have to undergo screening at departing stations so as to ensure that only asymptomatic passengers are travelling by train.
• Passengers are advised to travel light as porters won't be available at the destination stations.
• After arriving at the destination station, passengers would have to undergo local State Government health protocols as applicable. 

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