Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually launch the Ranchi-Banaras Vande Bharat Express on March 12th, 2024. The train will depart Ranchi at 5:10 AM and arrive in Banaras at 1:00 PM, completing the journey in 7 hours and 50 minutes. Executive class fares are ₹2725 with meals and ₹2325 without meals,...
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while Chair car fares are ₹1505 with meals and ₹1160 without. From Banaras to Ranchi, the fares are ₹2675 with meals and ₹2325 without, while Chair car fares are ₹1450 with meals and ₹1160 without. Notably, meals will not be served on the return journey from Banaras to Ranchi. The Prime Minister will also virtually inaugurate 10 newly built railway stations in the Ranchi Railway Division, the 168 km Hatia-Bondamunda doubling project, and stalls at 10 stations under the ‘One Station One Product’ initiative.