To cater to the increased travel demand during festivals, Ranchi Rail Division has introduced several special trains connecting Ranchi to various destinations including Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra. These trains are operated in pairs, with some already running and others set to commence operations soon. Special trains have been introduced...
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specifically for Chhath Puja, with a weekly special train operating between Madar Junction and Ranchi from October 6th to December 29th. Another special train runs from Santra Gachhi to Ajmer, passing through Ranchi, every Monday, starting September 30th. For Chhath Puja, a special train runs between Gondia and Patna via Ranchi, with bookings opening on October 11th and the train commencing its journey on the same date. Additionally, special trains are running from Ranchi to Patna-Secunderabad, Hyderabad-Patna, and Secunderabad-Raxaul to accommodate the surge in passenger traffic during festivals. The high occupancy rates of these trains highlight their importance in facilitating travel during this time. These special trains offer a convenient travel option for passengers during the festive season.

A special train will operate from Ranchi to Ajmer via Jaipur from October 6th to 30th, every Sunday and Monday. The train will pass through Madar and Renukut. This will provide a new travel facility for passengers from Ranchi, Hatia, Muri, and nearby areas during the festive season. The train will...
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replace the earlier Shalimar-Jaipur special train that was discontinued due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

On Wednesday, the 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign concluded in the Ranchi Railway Division, commemorating the birthdays of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. Sanitation workers were recognized with certificates and awards. A cleaning drive, led by DRM Jasmeet Singh Bindra, was conducted at Hatia station, with the participation of ADRM...
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Hemraj Meena, Chief Medical Superintendent Dr. Raju Tirki, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Nishant Kumar, Senior Divisional Mechanical Engineer Balram Prasad Sahu, Personnel Officer Raja, and others.

The schedule for India's 49th Vande Bharat Express, connecting Ranchi and Varanasi, has been revised. Originally running six days a week excluding Thursdays, it will now operate six days a week excluding Tuesdays, effective December 3, 2024. This semi-high-speed train, launched on March 12, 2024, covers 536 km in 7 hours...
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and 50 minutes, making it the fastest on this route. It stops at seven stations: Muri, Bokaro Steel City, Parasnath, Koderma Junction, Gaya Junction, Sasaram, and Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction. Departing Ranchi at 05:10 hrs and arriving in Varanasi at 13:00 hrs, it returns from Varanasi at 16:05 hrs and reaches Ranchi at 23:55 hrs. The train (20887/20888) has 8 coaches with AC Chair Car and Executive Chair Car options. The fare for Ranchi-Varanasi is Rs 1,505/Rs 2,725 and Varanasi-Ranchi is Rs 1,450/Rs 2,675 for AC Chair Car/Executive Chair Car, respectively.