12439/ 12440 Ranchi – New Delhi Rajdhani Express (via Bokaro Steel City)
The 12439/12440 Ranchi – New Delhi Rajdhani Express (via Bokaro Steel City) was a Rajdhani Express service connecting Ranchi Junction (RNC) with New Delhi (NDLS) via Bokaro Steel City. It provided an important premium rail link between Jharkhand and the national capital.
However, travellers should note an important update: the official Indian Railways Rajdhani Trains at a Glance document lists 12439/12440 with Ranchi–New Delhi timings via Bokaro Steel City, but current train listings indicate that the via Bokaro Rajdhani service is now operated as 20839/20840. Therefore, this article should clearly distinguish the older 12439/12440 train numbers from the currently listed service number.
For reference, the former 12439 schedule listed departure from Ranchi at 5:55 PM, Bokaro Steel City at 8:00 PM, and arrival at New Delhi at 10:50 AM the next day. The return train, 12440, was listed to depart New Delhi at 4:10 PM, leave Bokaro Steel City at 6:45 AM, and reach Ranchi at 9:10 AM.
The route connected major stations such as:
Ranchi Junction, Bokaro Steel City, Koderma Junction, Gaya Junction, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Kanpur Central, New Delhi
Passengers searching for the current Ranchi–New Delhi Rajdhani via Bokaro Steel City should verify the active train number, schedule and availability through official Indian Railways or IRCTC enquiry before booking. Recent listings show 20839 operating from Ranchi to New Delhi via Bokaro Steel City.
| Train details | Facilities Onboard |
| Travel Time: | 16h 35m |
| Halts: | 6 |
| Distance: | 1307km |
| Avg Speed: | 79km/hr |
| Cleanliness: | Good |
| Punctuality: | Excellent |
| E-Catering | Yes |
| Ticket availability: | Good |
| Mobile/Laptop Charger | Yes |
12439/ Ranchi – New Delhi Rajdhani Express (via Bokaro Steel City) RNC/ Ranchi Junction – NDLS/New Delhi Route, Schedule & Time Table –
| Code | Station Name | Arrives | Departs | Halt |
| RNC» | Ranchi Junction» | 18:15:00 | ||
| BKSC | Bokaro Steel City | 20:15:00 | 20:20:00 | 5m |
| KQR | Koderma Junction | 22:04:00 | 22:06:00 | 2m |
| GAYA | Gaya Junction | 23:21:00 | 23:24:00 | 3m |
| DOS | Dehri On Sone | 00:14:00 | 00:15:00 | 1m |
| MGS | Mughal Sarai Junction | 01:45:00 | 01:55:00 | 10m |
| CNB | Kanpur Central | 05:45:00 | 05:50:00 | 5m |
| NDLS | New Delhi | 10:50:00 |
12440/ New Delhi – Ranchi Rajdhani Express (Via Bokaro Steel City) NDLS/ New Delhi – RNC/Ranchi Junction Route, Schedule & Time Table –
| Code | Station Name | Arrives | Departs | Halt |
| NDLS» | New Delhi» | 16:00:00 | ||
| CNB | Kanpur Central | 20:55:00 | 21:00:00 | 5m |
| MGS | Mughal Sarai Junction | 01:15:00 | 01:25:00 | 10m |
| DOS | Dehri On Sone | 02:30:00 | 02:32:00 | 2m |
| GAYA | Gaya Junction | 03:23:00 | 03:26:00 | 3m |
| KQR | Koderma Junction | 04:40:00 | 04:42:00 | 2m |
| BKSC | Bokaro Steel City | 06:40:00 | 06:45:00 | 5m |
| RNC | Ranchi Junction | 09:00:00 |
12439/ 12440 Ranchi – New Delhi Rajdhani Express Fare & Coach Position Seat Map
Passengers should note an important update before checking the 12439/12440 Ranchi – New Delhi Rajdhani Express (via Bokaro Steel City) fare or coach position. The Ranchi–New Delhi Rajdhani service currently operates under train numbers 20839/20840. Train numbers 12439/12440 now refer to a different service, so use current train details when checking fares and coach information.
Train Fare
For the complete Ranchi Junction (RNC) to New Delhi (NDLS) journey on the currently listed 20839 Ranchi–New Delhi Rajdhani Express via Bokaro Steel City, recent fare data shows approximately: AC 3 Tier (3A): ₹2,255, AC 2 Tier (2A): ₹3,005, First AC (1A): ₹4,955
Fares may vary depending on the travel date, quota and applicable railway charges. Always check the final fare during booking through official railway channels.
Coach Position
A commonly listed coach composition is:
Engine – EOG – B1 to B11 – Pantry Car – H1 – A1 to A7 – EOG
Here:
- B1–B11: AC 3 Tier coaches
- A1–A7: AC 2 Tier coaches
- H1: First AC coach
- PC: Pantry Car
- EOG: Generator/Luggage coach
Some coach-position sources display the same rake in reverse numerical order depending on the direction and platform orientation. The live platform coach indicator should therefore be treated as the final authority before boarding.
Seat Map
- AC 3 Tier (3A): Lower, Middle, Upper, Side Lower and Side Upper berths.
- AC 2 Tier (2A): Lower, Upper, Side Lower and Side Upper berths.
- First AC (1A): Private cabins and coupes offering greater privacy and space.
