Special train between Howrah-Ranchi
Special train between Howrah-Ranchi
Special train between Howrah-Ranchi (Train No. 02019 / 02020) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, Eastern Railway special train between Howrah- Ranchi (Via Dankuni)
Train No. 02019 Howrah- Ranchi special train
Train No. 02019 Howrah- Ranchi Special train will leave from (Daily except Sunday) Howrah at 06.05 hrs & will reach Ranchi at 13.15 hrs and train running time between the station 7h and 10 minutes.
Train No. 02020 Ranchi-Howrah special train
Similarly, Train No. 02020 Ranchi-Howrah Special train will leave from (Daily except Sunday) Ranchi at 13.45 hrs & will reach Howrah at 21.30 hrs and train running time between the station 7h and 45 minutes.
Howrah- Ranchi Distance between the station is 419 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 02019 from Howrah- Ranchi special train will commence from 15-10-2025
Train No: 02020 from Ranchi – Howrah special train will commence from 15-10-2025
Here’s the most current and accurate information on special (festival/surge) and regular services between Howrah Junction (HWH) and Ranchi Junction (RNC):
Contents
🚄 1. Regular High‑Priority Rail Services
12019 / 12020 – Howrah–Ranchi Shatabdi Express
- Operates six days a week (Monday–Saturday, not Sunday).
- 12019 departs Howrah at 06:05 AM, arrives Ranchi at ~13:15 (~7 h 10 m over ~423 km) citeturn0search15turn0search8.
- Classes: Executive and AC Chair Car; no pantry car but onboard catering is available.
- High operational priority with LHB rake ensures reliability.
22891 / 22892 – Howrah–Ranchi Intercity Superfast Express
- Runs tri‑weekly: Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday.
- Departs Howrah at 12:50 PM, arrives Ranchi at ~21:14 (~8 h 24 m, ~462 km) citeturn0search13turn0search2turn0search5.
- Classes: AC Chair Car, 2S Second Seating, 3A; includes onboard / e‑catering.
- Reliable medium‑distance service with reserved seating.
18615 / 18616 – Kriya Yoga Express
- Runs daily, connecting Howrah and Hatia (Ranchi region).
- Travel time: ~8 h 35 m over ~422 km.
- Classes: AC First, 2A, 3A, Sleeper, General; pantry/e‑catering available citeturn0search14.
20897 / 20898 – Ranchi–Howrah Vande Bharat Express
- Operating six days a week (not Tuesday).
- Covers the distance (~458 km) in ~7 h 05 m.
- Fully AC Chair Car & Executive, onboard catering, Wi-Fi, infotainment, and premium amenities citeturn0search18.
🚂 2. Festival/Fare Special Trains (Seasonal)
02895 / 02896 – Howrah–Ranchi Intercity Superfast Special
- Operated during festival seasons (e.g. Diwali in 2025) as special-fare trains.
- Departs Howrah ~12:50 PM, arrives Ranchi ~21:10 (~8 h 20 m, via Tatanagar) citeturn0search10turn0search4.
- Limited classes (AC chair & 2S), reserved under general/Tatkal only, no pantry, lower scheduling priority.
- These specials are not scheduled in 2025 and often unreliable.
📊 Service Comparison
| Train No. | Service Type | Frequency | Duration | Classes Offered | Catering |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12019/20 | Shatabdi Express | 6×/week | ~7 h 10 m | Executive, AC Chair Car | ✅ Included |
| 22891/92 | Intercity Superfast Express | 3×/week | ~8 h 24 m | AC Chair Car, 2S, 3A | ✅ Onboard |
| 18615/16 | Kriya Yoga Express | Daily | ~8 h 35 m | AC & Sleeper classes | ✅ Pantry, e‑catering |
| 20897/98 | Vande Bharat Express | 6×/week | ~7 h 05 m | Executive & Chair Car AC | ✅ Premium onboard |
| 02895/96 | Festival‑fare Special | Seasonal (not 2025) | ~8 h 20 m | 2S, AC chair only (Tatkal/quota) | ❌ None |
✅ Travel Recommendations
- For fast, comfortable AC chair travel, Vande Bharat (20897/98) stands out with modern amenities and high reliability.
- Shatabdi Express (12019/20) is ideal for seating comfort and speed, no pantry car but catering is included.
- Intercity (22891/92) and Kriya Yoga (18615/16) offer flexibility and reserved classes with onboard catering options.
- Avoid special (02895/96) trains—they’re discontinued for 2025, prone to delays, and lack facilities.
💬 Community Insight
Reddit users often warn:
“Special trains… have the lowest priority … expect long delays … no pantry… not worth booking.” turn0reddit20
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