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{{Infobox rail service<br />
| name = Patna – Ranchi AC Express<br />
| image= <br />
| caption =<br />
| type = [[Express trains in India|AC Express]]<br />
| first = 8 December 2018 (as Special Train)<br/> 17 February 2019 (Conversion into Express Train)<br />
| last =<br />
| operator = [[South Eastern Railway zone|South Eastern Railways]]<br />
| ridership =<br />
| start = {{rws|Patna Junction}}<br />
| stops = 10<br />
| end = {{rws|Ranchi Junction}}<br />
| distance = {{convert|424|km|0|abbr=on}}<br />
| journeytime = 10 hours 23 mins<br />
| frequency = Weekly<br />
| class = [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 1 Tier]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 2 Tier]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 3 Tier]]<br />
| seating = <br />
| sleeping = Yes<br />
| autorack =<br />
| catering = [[Dining car|Pantry Car Coach]] attached <br />
| observation =<br />
| entertainment =<br />
| baggage =<br />
| other facilities=<br />
| stock = [[ICF coaches]]<br />
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}<br />
| el =<br />
| trainnumber = 18633 / 18634<br />
| speed = {{convert|140|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum <br/>,{{convert|41|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts<br />
| map = <br />
| map_state =<br />
}}<br />
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'''Patna – Ranchi AC Express''' is a [[Express trains in India|Fully Air Conditioned Express]] train belonging to [[South Eastern Railway zone]] of [[Indian Railways]] that run between {{rws|Patna Junction}} and {{rws|Ranchi Junction}} in India.<br />
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==Background==<br />
This line was Inaugurated on 8 December 2018, As a seasonal line running Ranchi – Patna AC special train (No. 08623/24).<ref>[https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/news/ranchi/ranchi-patna-8-30-winter-special-train/1229762.html prabhatkhabar.com], Retrieved 19 November 2019</ref> <br />
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On 17 February 2019, this Special train was converted into Express train with new numbered 18633 / 34 and became the first weekly train running between the Patna and Ranchi corridor.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.financialexpress.com/infrastructure/railways/new-trains-2019-indian-railways-ranchi-patna-weekly-express-launched-by-pm-narendra-modi/1490979/ | title=New trains 2019: Indian Railways Ranchi-Patna Weekly Express launched by PM Narendra Modi | date=18 February 2019 | first=Devanjana | last=Nag | newspaper=Financial Express | accessdate=29 February 2020}}</ref> <br />
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==Service==<br />
The frequency of this train is weekly, it covers the distance of 424 km with an average speed of 41 km/hr.<ref>[https://www.patrika.com/jagdalpur-news/travelers-stranded-between-water-for-five-hours-due-to-heavy-rain-3139008/ patrika.com], Retrieved 26 June 2019</ref><br />
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==Routes==<br />
This train passes through {{rws|Gaya Junction}}, {{rws|Koderma Junction}} & {{rws|Muri Junction}} on both sides.<br />
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==Traction==<br />
As this route is electrified, a [[Indian locomotive class WAG-7|WAG-7]] based loco pulls the train to its destination on both sides.<ref>[https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/news/ranchi/story/1336827.html prabhatkhabar.com], Retrieved 20 November 2019</ref><br />
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==External links==<br />
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/18363 18633 Patna – Ranchi AC Express]<br />
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/18364 18634 Ranchi – Patna AC Express]<br />
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==References==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
{{AC Express}}<br />
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Patna-Ranchi AC Express}}<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Bihar]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Jharkhand]]<br />
[[Category:Transport in Patna]]<br />
[[Category:Transport in Ranchi]]<br />
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