The Patna-Ranchi Vande Bharat Express was launched on June 27, 2023 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The train will run six days a week, except on Tuesdays.
It will depart from Patna at 7:00 AM and reach Ranchi at 1:00 PM, covering a distance of 378 kilometers in 6 hours. The return train will depart from Ranchi at 4:15 PM and reach Patna at 10:05 PM.
The train has a total of 8 coaches, including one executive class coach and seven economy class coaches. The executive class coach has 52 seats, while the economy class coaches have 78 seats each.
The train also has a number of modern amenities, including Wi-Fi, LED screens, and CCTV cameras.
The ticket prices for the Patna-Ranchi Vande Bharat Express are as follows:
- Executive class: Rs. 2110
- Economy class: Rs. 1175
The train will have five stoppages: Gaya, Koderma, Hazaribagh, Barkakana, and Meerasa.
The Patna-Ranchi Vande Bharat Express is a welcome addition to the Indian Railways network. The train offers a comfortable and fast way to travel between the two cities. The modern amenities and affordable ticket prices make it a popular choice for travelers.