Special train between Jaynagar-Ranchi
Special train between Jaynagar-Ranchi (Train No 02855/ 02856) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No 02855/ Train No 02856 Ranchi-Jaynagar-Ranchi Special
With a view to clear extra rush of passengers during Deepawali and Chhat Puja, South Eastern Railway has decided to run fully reserved Festival Special Trains between Ranchi-Jaynagar
Train No 02855 Ranchi-Jaynagar Specialwill run from Ranchi on 16/11/2025 and 20/11/2025.
In the return direction, Train No 02856 Jaynagar-Ranchi Special will leave Jaynagar on 17/11/2025 and 21/11/2025.
This special train will have one AC 2 Tier, three AC 3 Tier and ten Sleeper Class coaches and will run as per the existing timings of Train No 02832/ Train No 02831 Ranchi-Jaynagar-Ranchi Festival Special.
Here are the most current details on special (festival/fare) trains operating between Jaynagar (JYG) and Ranchi Junction (RNC):
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🚆 Jaynagar → Ranchi (Festival Special Train 00856 / 08106)
Train 00856 – Jaynagar–Ranchi Festival Special
- Departure: ~09:00 AM from Jaynagar, Tuesdays and Saturdays
- Arrival: ~23:40 PM at Ranchi the same day (~14 h 40 min over ~603 km)
- Halts: ~10 intermediate stops including Darbhanga, Samastipur, Barauni, Dhanbad, etc.
- Classes: 2S, Sleeper (SL), 3A, 2A (no pantry)
- Frequency: Limited-season festival service (e.g. Chhath)
Train 08106 – Jaynagar–Ranchi Special Fare (Festival/Holi Special)
- Departure: ~17:00 hrs from Jaynagar on special dates like Chhath–Puja/Holi (e.g. 2025–2025)
- Arrival: ~09:00 AM next morning at Ranchi (~16 h duration, ~605 km)
- Coach Composition: 1×AC 2T, 3×AC 3T, 10×Sleeper, 10×General, 2×SLR
- Schedule: Operated only on specific festival days; not a regular service
❌ Return Service (Ranchi → Jaynagar)
- No festival special train under numbers 08105 or 00857 is documented for the Ranchi → Jaynagar section in recent schedules.
- Some platforms mention 08105, but it’s unconfirmed and likely operated only historically around 2023–2024 festivals.
🧾 Summary Table
| Direction | Train No. | Depart from Jaynagar | Arrive Ranchi | Duration | Distance | Classes | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaynagar → Ranchi | 00856 | 09:00 (Tue, Sat) | 23:40 | ~14 h 40 m | ~603 km | 2S, SL, 3A, 2A | Festival trains |
| Jaynagar → Ranchi | 08106 | ~17:00 on festival days | ~09:00 next day | ~16 h | ~605 km | AC, SL, General | Festival/Holi special |
| Ranchi → Jaynagar | — | — | — | — | — | — | No confirmed return special |
⚠️ What to Keep in Mind
- Limited & seasonal: These are temporary festival specials—not part of the regular timetable; running dates vary each year.
- Low priority on track: Delays of several hours are common—they are often overtaken by regular trains.
- Charting done close to departure: Facilities limited; carry your own food and water.
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