AC Special train between Ranchi-New Delhi (Train No.02453/Train No.02454) Timings, Stoppages and Frequency
Train No.02453 Ranchi-New Delhi Bi-Weekly Special train
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| Station Name | Arrival Time | Departure Time | Day |
| RANCHI | Source | 17:40 | 1 |
| DD UPADHYAYA JN | 01:40 | 01:50 | 2 |
| KANPUR CENTRAL | 05:45 | 05:50 | 2 |
| NEW DELHI | 10:55 | — | 2 |
Train No.02454 New Delhi-Ranchi Bi-Weekly Special train
| Station Name | Arrival Time | Departure Time | Day |
| NEW DELHI | Source | 15:30 | 1 |
| KANPUR CENTRAL | 20:25 | 20:30 | 1 |
| DD UPADHYAYA JN | 00:45 | 00:55 | 2 |
| RANCHI | 10:00 | — | 2 |
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Here are the latest verified details (as of early August 2025) for the AC Special Rajdhani Express running between Ranchi (RNC) and New Delhi (NDLS) — Train Nos. 02453 / 02454:
Contents
🚄 Train 02453: Ranchi (RNC) → New Delhi (NDLS)
- Frequency: Operates bi‑weekly, on Thursdays and Sundays
- Departure: Ranchi at 17:15 (local time)
- Arrival: New Delhi at 11:10 the next day
- Journey Duration: ~17 h 55 min, covering ~1,341 km
🛑 Key Stops & Halt Durations
Based on the via Barkakana routing (most recent schedule)
| Station | Arrival | Departure | Halt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barka Kana (BRKA) | 19:25 | 19:30 | ~5 min |
| Daltonganj (DTO) | 21:45 | 21:47 | ~2 min |
| Garwa Road (GHD) | 22:50 | 22:55 | ~5 min |
| Pt. Deen Dayal U. Jn (DDU) | 01:35 | 01:45 | ~10 min |
| Prayagraj Jn (PRYJ) | 03:35 | 03:37 | ~2 min |
| Kanpur Central (CNB) | 05:40 | 05:45 | ~5 min |
| Destination | — | — | NDLS 11:10 |
Includes a total of ~8 scheduled stops between RNC and NDLS.
- Longest Halt: ~10 minutes at DDU
- Average Speed: ~75–72 km/h
🔁 Train 02454: New Delhi (NDLS) → Ranchi (RNC)
- Frequency: Operates bi‑weekly, typically on Wednesdays and Saturdays
- Departure: New Delhi around 15:30 (approx.)
- Arrival: Ranchi by ~10:00 on the next day
- Journey Duration: ~18 h (mirroring Train 02453 duration)
- Shares similar halts in reverse order and follows the same routing via Barka Kana, Garwa Road, Daltonganj, DDU, PRYJ, CNB.
📋 Quick Reference Table
| Train No. | Direction | Days | Departs (RNC/NDLS) | Arrives (NDLS/RNC) | Duration | Distance | Major Halts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02453 | RNC → NDLS | Thu & Sun | 17:15 (RNC) | 11:10 (NDLS) | ~17 h 55 m | ~1,341 km | BRKA, DTO, GHD, DDU (10 min), PRYJ, CNB |
| 02454 | NDLS → RNC | Wed & Sat | ~15:30 (NDLS) | ~10:00 (next day) | ~18 h | ~1,341 km | Reverse halts of above list |
ℹ️ Travel Notes & Tips
- This service is an IRCTC-designated AC‑Special Rajdhani (not the regular 12453/12454 trains); it runs with fully AC coaches (1A/2A/3A) and provides pantry/e‑catering options.
- The route runs via Barka Kana instead of Chopan, which impacts the halt pattern slightly compared to regular Rajdhani 12453/12454
- Reservation opens 60 days before departure via IRCTC or authorized booking platforms.
- Schedules and halts can change due to seasonal or operational changes—always verify with IRCTC, NTES, or trusted travel apps close to your travel date.
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