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| name = | | name = [[File:Indian_Railways_Suburban_Railway_Logo.svg|50px]]<br />{{font color|blue|RANCHI JUNCTION}} | ||
| type = [[Indian Railways]] | | type = [[File:Indian_Railways_Suburban_Railway_Logo.svg|30px]] [[Indian Railways]] station | ||
| style = Indian Railways | | style = Indian Railways | ||
| image = Ranchi Junction | | image = Ranchi Junction railway station.jpg | ||
| image_caption = Entrance of Ranchi Junction railway station in Morning | |||
| image_caption = Ranchi Junction | | address = [[Ranchi]], [[Ranchi district]], [[Jharkhand]] | ||
| address = [[Ranchi]], [[Ranchi district]], [[Jharkhand]] | | country = {{flag|India}} | ||
| country = India | | coordinates = {{Coord|23|20|57|N|85|20|10|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| coordinates = {{Coord|23|20|57|N|85|20|10|E|display=inline,title}} | | elevation = {{convert|629.00|m|ft}} | ||
| elevation = {{convert|629.00|m|ft}} | | line = *[[Netaji S.C.Bose Gomoh–Hatia line|Netaji S.C.Bose Gomoh–Hatia main line]] | ||
| line = [[Netaji S.C.Bose Gomoh–Hatia line|Netaji S.C.Bose Gomoh–Hatia main line]] | *[[Barkakana-Son Nagar line|Ranchi-Tori line]] | ||
| other = | *[[Koderma–Hazaribagh–Barkakana–Ranchi line]] | ||
| structure = | | other = | ||
| platform = 5 (main line), | | structure = [[Intersection_(road)#At_grade_railways|At grade]] | ||
| platform = 5 (main line), 1 (terminus) and total 6 platforms | |||
| tracks = 8 | | tracks = 8 | ||
| entrances = | | entrances = | ||
| parking = Available | | parking = {{rint|park}} Available | ||
| opened = {{start date and age|1908}} | | classification = '''NSG-2''' | ||
| closed = | | opened = {{start date and age|1908}} | ||
| rebuilt = 2009 | | closed = | ||
| electrified = Double electrified BG (Tripling on process) | | rebuilt = 2009 | ||
| | | electrified = Double electrified BG (Tripling on process) | ||
| code = {{Indian railway code | | accessible = {{access icon|20px}} Available | ||
| code = {{Indian railway code | |||
| code = RNC | | code = RNC | ||
| zone = [[South Eastern Railway zone|South Eastern Railway]] | | zone = [[South Eastern Railway zone|South Eastern Railway]] | ||
| division = {{rwd|Ranchi}} | | division = {{rwd|Ranchi}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| owned = | | owned = [[Indian Railways]] | ||
| operator = [[ | | operator = [[South Eastern Railway zone|South Eastern Railway]] | ||
| status = | | status = {{color|green|Active}} | ||
| former = East Indian Railway | | former = East Indian Railway | ||
| passengers = 1,00,000 per day | | passengers = 1,00,000 per day | ||
| pass_year = | | pass_year = | ||
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| map_caption | | map_type = India Jharkhand#India | ||
| map_dot_label = Ranchi Junction | | map_caption = Location in [[Jharkhand]]##Location in India | ||
| map_dot_label = Ranchi Junction | |||
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'''Ranchi Junction railway station''' | {{Koderma–Hazaribagh–Barkakana line|collapse=y}} | ||
'''Ranchi Junction railway station''' (station code: '''RNC)''' is the NSG-2 category railway station serving the capital city of [[Ranchi]] in the [[Ranchi district]] in the Indian state of [[Jharkhand]]. Ranchi station is also the headquarters of the [[Ranchi railway division|Ranchi division]] of the [[South Eastern Railway zone]] of the [[Indian Railways]]. The Ranchi Junction railway station is connected to most of the major cities in India by the railway network. | |||
Ranchi has trains running | Ranchi has trains running to [[Delhi]], [[Kolkata]], [[Dhanbad]], [[Varanasi]], [[Rourkela]], [[Hyderabad]], [[Bangalore]], [[Mumbai]], [[Pune]], [[Chennai]], [[Kamakhya Junction railway station|Kamakhya]], [[Deoghar]], [[Bhagalpur]], [[Jammu]], [[Surat]], [[Ernakulam|Eranakulam]] and [[Patna]]. The city is a major railway hub and has four major stations: Ranchi Junction, {{stnlnk|Hatia}}, {{stnlnk|Tatisilwai}} and {{stnlnk|Namkon}}. It is one of the top hundred booking stations. | ||
The total number of trains that pass through Ranchi (RNC) junction is 120. | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
In November 1907, Ranchi was brought onto India's railway map with the Purulia–Ranchi narrow-gauge line. In 1911, it was extended up to Lohardaga. | In November 1907, Ranchi was brought onto India's railway map with the Purulia–Ranchi narrow-gauge line. First train whistle for Purulia was blown in 1907, now 60 thousand passengers travel every day.<ref>{{Cite news |title=The first train whistle for Purulia was blown in 1907, now 60 thousand passengers travel every day |url=https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/state/jharkhand/ranchi/ranchi-railway-station-history-60-thousand-passengers-travel-every-day-zzz |work=Prabhat Khabar}}</ref> | ||
In 1911, it was extended up to Lohardaga. | |||
In 2003, the Ranchi division was carved out from the existing Adra railway division of the [[South Eastern Railway zone]].<ref name=platform/> As of 2012 Ranchi station is being renovated and developed in the lines of [[Jaipur railway station]] | In 2003, the Ranchi division was carved out from the existing Adra railway division of the [[South Eastern Railway zone]].<ref name=platform/> As of 2012 Ranchi station is being renovated and developed in the lines of [[Jaipur railway station]].<ref name=jaipur>{{cite news|title=Ranchi Rly station to adopt Jaipur model|url=http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/ranchi/40922-ranchi-rly-station-to-adopt-jaipur-model.html|access-date=26 April 2012|newspaper=[[The Pioneer (Indian newspaper)|The Pioneer]]|date=7 February 2012}}</ref> The facade of the Ranchi station has been improved in February 2012.<ref name=achievements2012>{{cite web|title=ACHIEVEMENTS DURING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2012|url=http://www.serranchi.org/about/pdf/achievement.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220328052858/https://www.serranchi.org/about/pdf/achievement.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 March 2022|publisher=South Eastern Railway Ranchi|access-date=26 April 2012}}</ref> In February 2012 two new platforms were added to the Ranchi station along with mechanical interlocking system.<ref name=newplatform>{{cite news|title=New platforms for Ranchi station|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120202/jsp/jharkhand/story_15079667.jsp#.T5mVr7MzD3Q|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304091718/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120202/jsp/jharkhand/story_15079667.jsp#.T5mVr7MzD3Q|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 March 2016|access-date=26 April 2012|newspaper=[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)|The Telegraph]]|date=2 February 2012|location=Calcutta}}</ref> | ||
== Platforms == | |||
There are | There are six platforms in Ranchi Junction.<ref name="platform">{{cite news|title=Ranchi station on a weak platform|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1111019/jsp/jharkhand/story_14640750.jsp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131021104347/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1111019/jsp/jharkhand/story_14640750.jsp|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 October 2013|access-date=26 April 2012|newspaper=[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)]]|date=19 October 2011|location=Calcutta, India|first=Santosh K.|last=Kiro}}</ref> The platforms are interconnected with two [[foot overbridge]]s (FOB) and an escalator. | ||
== Connections == | == Connections == | ||
Ranchi Junction is located close to the bus terminal and domestic airport providing transport to important destinations of Jharkhand. Automatic ticket vending machines have been installed to reduce the queue for train tickets on the station. The railway medical unit provides health facilities is located near {{stnlnk|Muri Junction}}. The nearest airports to Ranchi Junction are: | Ranchi Junction is located close to the bus terminal and domestic airport providing transport to important destinations of Jharkhand. Automatic ticket vending machines have been installed to reduce the queue for train tickets on the station. The railway medical unit provides health facilities is located near {{stnlnk|Muri Junction}}. Ranchi–{{stnlnk|New Giridih}} Intercity Express, the only train running with a '''Vistadome coach''' in the state of [[Jharkhand]], terminates at Ranchi.<ref>{{cite web|title=Railways to introduce Vistadome coaches in Jharkhand for first time|url=https://avenuemail.in/railways-to-introduce-vistadome-coaches-in-jharkhand-for-first-time/|publisher=The Avenue Mail|access-date=8 September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Jharkhand's first Vistadome-equipped Intercity Express ready for debut ride! Know arrival, departure time and full route|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/business/railways-jharkhands-first-vistadome-equipped-intercity-express-ready-for-debut-ride-know-arrival-departure-time-and-full-route-3239458/|publisher=Financial Express|access-date=11 September 2023}}</ref> The nearest airports to Ranchi Junction are: | ||
*[[Birsa Munda Airport]], [[Ranchi]] {{convert|5|km}} | |||
*[[Gaya Airport]] {{convert|179|km}} | |||
*[[Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport]], [[Patna]] {{convert|420|km}} | |||
*[[Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport]], [[Kolkata]] {{convert|365|km}} | |||
*[[Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, Durgapur]] 243 Kilometres (150.9 mi) | |||
*[[Deoghar Airport]], Deoghar 247 Kilometres (153.4 mi) | |||
*Sonari Airport, Jamshedpur 122 Kilometres (75.8 mi) | |||
*Bokaro Airport, Bokaro Steel City 105 Kilometres (65.2 mi) (Under Construction) | |||
==Trains== | |||
Ranchi junction served by several superfast, express, intercity and passenger trains from different cities, Following are some of the premium train services: | |||
* [[Podanur – Dhanbad Amrit Bharat Express|Podanur - Dhanbad Amrit Bharat Express]] | |||
* [[Dhanbad–Alappuzha Express|Dhanbad - Alappuzha Express]] | |||
* [[Ranchi Rajdhani Express]] | |||
* [[Patna - Ranchi Vande Bharat Express]] | |||
* [[Ranchi–Varanasi Vande Bharat Express]] | |||
* [[Ranchi–Howrah Vande Bharat Express]] | |||
* [[Ranchi–New Delhi Garib Rath Express]] | |||
* [[Howrah–Ranchi Shatabdi Express]] | |||
* [[Patna–Ranchi Jan Shatabdi Express|Patna - Ranchi Jan Shatabdi Express]] | |||
* [[Jharkhand Sampark Kranti Express]] | |||
* [[ Jharkhand Swarna Jayanti Express]] | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* [http://ranchi.nic.in/ Official website of the Ranchi district] | * [http://ranchi.nic.in/ Official website of the Ranchi district] | ||
{{South Chotanagpur Division topics}} | {{South Chotanagpur Division topics}} | ||
{{Railway stations in Jharkhand}} | {{Railway stations in Jharkhand}} | ||
[[Category:Railway stations in Ranchi district]] | [[Category:Railway stations in Ranchi district]] | ||
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[[Category:Buildings and structures in Ranchi]] | [[Category:Buildings and structures in Ranchi]] | ||
[[Category:Ranchi railway division]] | [[Category:Ranchi railway division]] | ||
[[Category:Railway stations opened in 1908]] | [[Category:Railway stations in India opened in 1908]] | ||
[[Category:1908 establishments in India]] | [[Category:1908 establishments in India]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:52, 12 March 2026
 RANCHI JUNCTION | ||
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| Indian Railways station | ||
 Entrance of Ranchi Junction railway station in Morning | ||
| Location | Ranchi, Ranchi district, Jharkhand India | |
| Coordinates | 23°20′57″N 85°20′10″E / 23.34917°N 85.33611°E | |
| Elevation | 629.00 metres (2,063.65 ft) | |
| Owned by | Indian Railways | |
| Operated by | South Eastern Railway | |
| Line(s) | ||
| Platforms | 5 (main line), 1 (terminus) and total 6 platforms | |
| Tracks | 8 | |
| Construction | ||
| Structure type | At grade | |
| Parking |  Available | |
| Other information | ||
| Status | Active | |
| Station code | RNC | |
| Zone(s) | South Eastern Railway | |
| Division(s) | Ranchi | |
| Classification | NSG-2 | |
| History | ||
| Opened | 1908 | |
| Rebuilt | 2009 | |
| Electrified | Double electrified BG (Tripling on process) | |
| Previous names | East Indian Railway | |
| Passengers | ||
| 1,00,000 per day | ||
| Other services | ||
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Ranchi Junction railway station (station code: RNC) is the NSG-2 category railway station serving the capital city of Ranchi in the Ranchi district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. Ranchi station is also the headquarters of the Ranchi division of the South Eastern Railway zone of the Indian Railways. The Ranchi Junction railway station is connected to most of the major cities in India by the railway network.
Ranchi has trains running to Delhi, Kolkata, Dhanbad, Varanasi, Rourkela, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Kamakhya, Deoghar, Bhagalpur, Jammu, Surat, Eranakulam and Patna. The city is a major railway hub and has four major stations: Ranchi Junction, Hatia, Tatisilwai and Namkon. It is one of the top hundred booking stations.
The total number of trains that pass through Ranchi (RNC) junction is 120.
History[edit | edit source]
In November 1907, Ranchi was brought onto India's railway map with the Purulia–Ranchi narrow-gauge line. First train whistle for Purulia was blown in 1907, now 60 thousand passengers travel every day.[1]
In 1911, it was extended up to Lohardaga.
In 2003, the Ranchi division was carved out from the existing Adra railway division of the South Eastern Railway zone.[2] As of 2012 Ranchi station is being renovated and developed in the lines of Jaipur railway station.[3] The facade of the Ranchi station has been improved in February 2012.[4] In February 2012 two new platforms were added to the Ranchi station along with mechanical interlocking system.[5]
Platforms[edit | edit source]
There are six platforms in Ranchi Junction.[2] The platforms are interconnected with two foot overbridges (FOB) and an escalator.
Connections[edit | edit source]
Ranchi Junction is located close to the bus terminal and domestic airport providing transport to important destinations of Jharkhand. Automatic ticket vending machines have been installed to reduce the queue for train tickets on the station. The railway medical unit provides health facilities is located near Muri Junction. Ranchi–New Giridih Intercity Express, the only train running with a Vistadome coach in the state of Jharkhand, terminates at Ranchi.[6][7] The nearest airports to Ranchi Junction are:
- Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi 5 kilometres (3.1 mi)
- Gaya Airport 179 kilometres (111 mi)
- Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, Patna 420 kilometres (260 mi)
- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata 365 kilometres (227 mi)
- Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, Durgapur 243 Kilometres (150.9 mi)
- Deoghar Airport, Deoghar 247 Kilometres (153.4 mi)
- Sonari Airport, Jamshedpur 122 Kilometres (75.8 mi)
- Bokaro Airport, Bokaro Steel City 105 Kilometres (65.2 mi) (Under Construction)
Trains[edit | edit source]
Ranchi junction served by several superfast, express, intercity and passenger trains from different cities, Following are some of the premium train services:
- Podanur - Dhanbad Amrit Bharat Express
- Dhanbad - Alappuzha Express
- Ranchi Rajdhani Express
- Patna - Ranchi Vande Bharat Express
- Ranchi–Varanasi Vande Bharat Express
- Ranchi–Howrah Vande Bharat Express
- Ranchi–New Delhi Garib Rath Express
- Howrah–Ranchi Shatabdi Express
- Patna - Ranchi Jan Shatabdi Express
- Jharkhand Sampark Kranti Express
- Jharkhand Swarna Jayanti Express
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "The first train whistle for Purulia was blown in 1907, now 60 thousand passengers travel every day". Prabhat Khabar.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Kiro, Santosh K. (19 October 2011). "Ranchi station on a weak platform". The Telegraph (Calcutta). Calcutta, India. Archived from the original on 21 October 2013. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
- ↑ "Ranchi Rly station to adopt Jaipur model". The Pioneer. 7 February 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
- ↑ "ACHIEVEMENTS DURING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2012" (PDF). South Eastern Railway Ranchi. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 March 2022. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
- ↑ "New platforms for Ranchi station". The Telegraph. Calcutta. 2 February 2012. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
- ↑ "Railways to introduce Vistadome coaches in Jharkhand for first time". The Avenue Mail. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ↑ "Jharkhand's first Vistadome-equipped Intercity Express ready for debut ride! Know arrival, departure time and full route". Financial Express. Retrieved 11 September 2023.