Ranchi-New Delhi Rajdhani Express to Add Latehar as New Stop
Ranchi-New Delhi Rajdhani Express to get new stoppage soon; check station name
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The Ranchi-New Delhi Rajdhani Express will soon have a new stoppage at Latehar station in Jharkhand, following approval from the Railway Board. This premium train, operated by the South Eastern Railway, covers 1,246 km in approximately 17 hours and 55 minutes, currently making stops at nine stations.
- 01New stoppage approved at Latehar station, Jharkhand.
- 02Train covers 1,246 km between Ranchi and New Delhi.
- 03Current travel time is 17 hours and 55 minutes.
- 04Operates once a week with specific departure and arrival times.
- 05Ticket prices vary by class, with Third AC starting at ₹2,190.
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The Ranchi-New Delhi Rajdhani Express, a premium train service introduced in 2001 and operated by the South Eastern Railway (SER) zone, is set to add a new stoppage at Latehar station in Jharkhand. This decision was approved by the Railway Board in a letter dated April 27, 2026. The train, which operates once a week, covers a distance of 1,246 km in approximately 17 hours and 55 minutes. Currently, it halts at nine stations, including Lohardaga and Kanpur Central. The new stoppage is expected to enhance connectivity for passengers in the Latehar area. The train departs from Ranchi at 17:15 hrs every Sunday and arrives in New Delhi at 11:10 hrs the next day. On its return journey, it leaves New Delhi at 16:10 hrs every Saturday, reaching Ranchi at 09:45 hrs. Ticket prices for the Rajdhani Express vary by class: ₹2,190 for Third AC, ₹3,395 for Second AC, and ₹4,795 for First AC, with dynamic pricing applicable.
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The addition of Latehar as a stoppage will improve access for passengers in the region, facilitating easier travel to major cities like New Delhi.
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