Jharkhand News: Ranchi Railway Division Announces Passenger Train Number Changes from January 1, 2025, Check the Full List Here

Ranchi, December 17, 2024: The Ranchi Railway Division has announced significant changes to the numbers of several passenger trains, effective from January 1, 2025. The changes, which impact major trains such as the Tata Nagar-Barkakana Passenger and Ranchi-Lohardaga MEMU, are aimed at streamlining operations and improving passenger convenience.

Detailed Overview of the Changes

The changes, which were officially announced on December 17, 2024, involve the renumbering of several key passenger trains operating within the Ranchi Division. For instance, the Tata Nagar-Barakakana Passenger, previously identified by train number 08151, will now operate under the new number 58023. Similarly, the Ranchi-Lohardaga MEMU Passenger train number will also undergo a change.

The updated train numbers are part of an effort to improve the operational efficiency of the Ranchi Railway Division and enhance the passenger experience. This change will affect commuters who need to plan their journeys according to the new train numbers starting January 1, 2025.

Impact on Major Routes

Among the significant changes, the Tata Nagar-Barkakana Passenger and Ranchi-Lohardaga MEMU Passenger services will be most affected. These trains, which are crucial for daily commuters, will now operate under new numbers. Other trains, such as the Bokaro Steel City-Ranchi Passenger and the Hatia-Rourkela Passenger, will also see changes in their train numbers.

In addition, two important trains, the Vishakhapatnam-Banaras Express (18311) and Banaras-Vishakhapatnam Express (18312), will have their numbers altered from March 1, 2025. The Vishakhapatnam-Banaras Express will now run as 18523, while the Banaras-Vishakhapatnam Express will operate under the new number 18524.

Key Changes in Train Numbers

Here is a list of the major train number changes announced by the Ranchi Railway Division:

S. No.	Train Name	Current Train Number	New Train Number
1	Tata Nagar – Barakakana Passenger	08151	58023
2	Barakakana – Tata Nagar Passenger	08152	58024
3	Bokaro Steel City – Ranchi Passenger	08695	58033
4	Ranchi – Bokaro Steel City Passenger	08696	58034
5	Hatia – Rourkela Passenger	08149	58659
6	Rourkela – Hatia Passenger	08150	58660
7	Hatia – Shanki Passenger	08607	58663
8	Shanki – Hatia Passenger	08608	58664
9	Hatia – Shanki Passenger	08617	58665
10	Shanki – Hatia Passenger	08618	58666
11	Bokaro Steel City – Bardhaman MEMU Passenger	03595	63520
12	Bardhaman – Bokaro Steel City MEMU Passenger	03519	63519
13	Tata Nagar – Hatia MEMU Passenger (via Tiruldih)	08195	68035
14	Hatia – Tata Nagar MEMU Passenger (via Tiruldih)	08196	68036
15	Ranchi – Asansol MEMU Passenger	03597	63597
16	Asansol – Ranchi MEMU Passenger	03598	63598
17	Ranchi – Lohardaga MEMU Passenger	08687	68017
18	Lohardaga – Ranchi MEMU Passenger	08688	68018
19	Ranchi – Tori MEMU Passenger	08689	68027
20	Tori – Ranchi MEMU Passenger	08690	68028
21	Ranchi – Lohardaga MEMU Passenger	08693	68037
22	Lohardaga – Ranchi MEMU Passenger	08694	68038
23	Ranchi – Lohardaga MEMU Passenger	08691	68039
24	Lohardaga – Ranchi MEMU Passenger	08692	68040
25	Adra – Barakakana MEMU Passenger	08641	68041
26	Barakakana – Adra MEMU Passenger	08642	68042

Passengers are advised to check the new train numbers before planning their journeys to avoid confusion. These changes are part of ongoing efforts to improve the passenger experience and ensure smoother operations within the Ranchi Railway Division.