Special train between Ranchi-Jaynagar
Special train between Ranchi-Jaynagar (Train No 02881/ 02882) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No 02881/ Train No 02882 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 02881 Ranchi-Jaynagar Specialwill run from Ranchi on 21/11/2025.
In the return direction, Train No 02882 Jaynagar-Ranchi Special will leave Jaynagar on 22/11/2025.
This special train will have one AC 2 Tier, four AC 3 Tier and fifteen Sleeper Class coaches and will run as per the existing timings of Train No 02832/ Train No 02831 Ranchi-Jaynagar-Ranchi Festival Special.
Here’s a summary of the special trains between Ranchi and Jaynagar currently documented (most recently referencing March 2025):
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🚆 08105/08106 – Ranchi–Jaynagar Holi Special
- Train No. 08105 (Ranchi → Jaynagar): Departs Ranchi (RNC) at 14:50, arrives Jaynagar (JYG) around 06:00 ( next day); journey time ≈ 15 h 10 m, with 12–14 halts along the way
- Train No. 08106 (Jaynagar → Ranchi): Runs return on March 13th, departs Jaynagar at 12:10 PM, reaching Ranchi early on March 14th (~ 03:30 AM)
- Runs on Holi festival dates; booking windows open in advance depending on holiday announcements.
Other Special Services
📌 08838 – Ranchi–Jaynagar Special
- Operates weekly on Saturdays.
- Departs Ranchi at 23:55, arrives Jaynagar at 16:30 next day.
- Covers ~605 km in about 16 h 35 m, with 10 stops (including Bokaro, Dhanbad, Kiul, Darbhanga, etc.)
📌 02821 – Ranchi–Jaynagar Special
- Weekly service on Mondays and Fridays.
- Departs Ranchi at 16:10, arrives at Jaynagar around 07:00 next day.
- Covers ~609 km via 11 halts; maximum halt ~5 min at Dhanbad Junction
🧭 Additional Option: 18605/18606 – Jaynagar–Ranchi Express
- 18605: Runs tri-weekly (Tue, Thu, Sat).
- Departs Jaynagar toward Ranchi, covering ~640 km in ~17 hours.
- Offers AC and sleeper classes; part of regular express services, not only special fares
📊 Quick Comparison
| Train No. | Direction | Frequency | Departure (Ranchi) | Arrival (Jaynagar) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08105 | Ranchi → Jaynagar | Festival (Holi) | 14:50 | ~06:00 (next day) | ~15 h 10 m |
| 08838 | Ranchi → Jaynagar | Saturday (weekly) | 23:55 | 16:30 (next day) | ~16 h 35 m |
| 02821 | Ranchi → Jaynagar | Mon & Fri weekly | 16:10 | ~07:00 (next day) | ~15–15.5 h |
✅ Tips for Travelers from Masrätu, Jharkhand
- If traveling near Holi in mid‑March, the 08105 Holi Special may be available—departure 14:50, arrival 06:00 next day.
- For weekly travel on Saturdays, try train 08838 (night departure).
- If planning on Monday or Friday, consider train 02821.
- Regular tri‑weekly service (18605/06) can offer more options outside special train schedules.
ℹ️ Note
Special trains like 08105/08106 run only during special occasions (e.g. Holi or Chhath Puja). Dates and availability vary each year and may not be active outside festival periods. Regular services like 18605/18606 also cover the route more frequently.
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