SaralnamaIndian Railways announced two new Chhath special trains via Ranchi. The Gondia-Patna train departs at 12 PM, reaching Ranchi at 2 PM and Patna at 4 PM. The Durg-Patna train leaves at 12 AM, arriving in Ranchi at 12 PM and Patna at 4 AM the next day. Both trains make one-way trips. Return journeys start from Patna. The Patna-Gondia train departs at 6 PM, reaching Ranchi at 7 AM. The Patna-Durg train leaves at 9 AM, arriving in Ranchi at 12 AM. Extra coaches added to four other trains due to high demand. Bookings are filling up quickly for these festival specials. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 11:01 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Indian Railways announced two new Chhath special trains via Ranchi on 25 Oct 2023
- The Gondia-Patna train departs at 12:30 PM, reaching Ranchi at 2:30 PM and Patna at 4:30 PM
- The Durg-Patna train leaves at 12:30 AM, arriving in Ranchi at 12:35 PM and Patna at 4:00 AM the next day