{"id":2876,"date":"2025-07-31T00:51:54","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T00:51:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=2876"},"modified":"2025-07-31T00:51:54","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T00:51:54","slug":"special-train-between-howrah-ranchi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/special-train-between-howrah-ranchi\/","title":{"rendered":"Special Train Between Howrah-Ranchi"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Special train between Howrah-Ranchi<\/strong><\/p>\n

Special train between Howrah-Ranchi (Train No. 02019 \/ 02020) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the convenience of passengers, Eastern Railway special train between Howrah- Ranchi (Via Dankuni)<\/p>\n

Train No. 02019 Howrah- Ranchi special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Train No. 02020 Ranchi-Howrah special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Howrah- Ranchi Distance between the station is 419 Kilometer<\/p>\n

Date of Commencement of Service:<\/p>\n

Train No. 02019 from Howrah- Ranchi special train will commence from 15-10-2025<\/p>\n

Train No: 02020 from Ranchi \u2013 Howrah special train will commence from 15-10-2025<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the most current and accurate information on special (festival\/surge)<\/strong> and regular services<\/strong> between Howrah Junction (HWH)<\/strong> and Ranchi Junction (RNC)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude84 1. Regular High\u2011Priority Rail Services<\/h2>\n

12019 \/ 12020 \u2013 Howrah\u2013Ranchi Shatabdi Express<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • Operates six days a week<\/strong> (Monday\u2013Saturday, not Sunday).<\/li>\n
  • 12019<\/strong> departs Howrah at\u00a006:05\u202fAM<\/strong>, arrives Ranchi at ~13:15<\/strong> (~7\u202fh\u202f10\u202fm over ~423\u202fkm) \ue202cite\ue202turn0search15\ue202turn0search8\ue201.<\/li>\n
  • Classes: Executive and AC Chair Car<\/strong>; no pantry car<\/strong> but onboard catering is available.<\/li>\n
  • High operational priority with LHB rake ensures reliability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    22891 \/ 22892 \u2013 Howrah\u2013Ranchi Intercity Superfast Express<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • Runs tri\u2011weekly<\/strong>: Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday.<\/li>\n
    • Departs Howrah at 12:50\u202fPM<\/strong>, arrives Ranchi at ~21:14<\/strong> (~8\u202fh\u202f24\u202fm, ~462\u202fkm) \ue202cite\ue202turn0search13\ue202turn0search2\ue202turn0search5\ue201.<\/li>\n
    • Classes: AC Chair Car<\/strong>, 2S Second Seating<\/strong>, 3A<\/strong>; includes onboard \/ e\u2011catering<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    • Reliable medium\u2011distance service with reserved seating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      18615 \/ 18616 \u2013 Kriya Yoga Express<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      • Runs daily<\/strong>, connecting Howrah and Hatia (Ranchi region).<\/li>\n
      • Travel time: ~8\u202fh\u202f35\u202fm over ~422\u202fkm.<\/li>\n
      • Classes: AC First, 2A, 3A, Sleeper, General<\/strong>; pantry\/e\u2011catering<\/strong> available \ue202cite\ue202turn0search14\ue201.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        20897 \/ 20898 \u2013 Ranchi\u2013Howrah Vande Bharat Express<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        • Operating six days a week<\/strong> (not Tuesday).<\/li>\n
        • Covers the distance (~458\u202fkm) in ~7\u202fh\u202f05\u202fm.<\/li>\n
        • Fully AC Chair Car & Executive<\/strong>, onboard catering<\/strong>, Wi-Fi, infotainment, and premium amenities \ue202cite\ue202turn0search18\ue201.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \ud83d\ude82 2. Festival\/Fare Special Trains (Seasonal)<\/h2>\n

          02895 \/ 02896 \u2013 Howrah\u2013Ranchi Intercity Superfast Special<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          • Operated during festival seasons (e.g. Diwali in 2025) as special-fare trains<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
          • Departs Howrah ~12:50\u202fPM<\/strong>, arrives Ranchi ~21:10 (~8\u202fh\u202f20\u202fm, via Tatanagar) \ue202cite\ue202turn0search10\ue202turn0search4\ue201.<\/li>\n
          • Limited classes (AC chair & 2S), reserved under general\/Tatkal only<\/strong>, no pantry<\/strong>, lower scheduling priority<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
          • These specials are not scheduled in 2025<\/strong> and often unreliable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            \ud83d\udcca Service Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            Train No.<\/th>\nService Type<\/th>\nFrequency<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nClasses Offered<\/th>\nCatering<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
            12019\/20<\/strong><\/td>\nShatabdi Express<\/td>\n6\u00d7\/week<\/td>\n~7\u202fh\u202f10\u202fm<\/td>\nExecutive, AC Chair Car<\/td>\n\u2705 Included<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            22891\/92<\/strong><\/td>\nIntercity Superfast Express<\/td>\n3\u00d7\/week<\/td>\n~8\u202fh\u202f24\u202fm<\/td>\nAC Chair Car, 2S, 3A<\/td>\n\u2705 Onboard<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            18615\/16<\/strong><\/td>\nKriya Yoga Express<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n~8\u202fh\u202f35\u202fm<\/td>\nAC & Sleeper classes<\/td>\n\u2705 Pantry, e\u2011catering<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            20897\/98<\/strong><\/td>\nVande Bharat Express<\/td>\n6\u00d7\/week<\/td>\n~7\u202fh\u202f05\u202fm<\/td>\nExecutive & Chair Car AC<\/td>\n\u2705 Premium onboard<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            02895\/96<\/strong><\/td>\nFestival\u2011fare Special<\/td>\nSeasonal (not 2025)<\/td>\n~8\u202fh\u202f20\u202fm<\/td>\n2S, AC chair only (Tatkal\/quota)<\/td>\n\u274c None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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            \u2705 Travel Recommendations<\/h2>\n
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            • For fast, comfortable AC chair travel<\/strong>, Vande Bharat (20897\/98)<\/strong> stands out with modern amenities and high reliability.<\/li>\n
            • Shatabdi Express (12019\/20)<\/strong> is ideal for seating comfort and speed, no pantry car but catering is included.<\/li>\n
            • Intercity (22891\/92)<\/strong> and Kriya Yoga (18615\/16)<\/strong> offer flexibility and reserved classes with onboard catering options.<\/li>\n
            • Avoid special (02895\/96)<\/strong> trains\u2014they\u2019re discontinued for 2025, prone to delays, and lack facilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              \ud83d\udcac Community Insight<\/h3>\n

              Reddit users often warn:<\/p>\n

              \u201cSpecial trains… have the lowest priority \u2026 expect long delays \u2026 no pantry\u2026 not worth booking.\u201d \ue202turn0reddit20\ue201<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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              Would you like help checking seat availability or fares for any of these trains on your planned travel date? Or should I keep an eye out in case any special runs are announced later this year?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

              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 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":14177,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[56,58,194,196,19],"tags":[57,195,207,197,20],"class_list":["post-2876","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-eastern-railway","category-eastern-tg1","category-festivals-special-trains","category-puja-special-trains","category-special-trains","tag-eastern-railway","tag-festivals-special-trains","tag-puja-special-train-2020","tag-puja-special-trains","tag-special-trains"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2876","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2876"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2876\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14177"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2876"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2876"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2876"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}