About 12453/ 12454 Ranchi – New Delhi Rajdhani Express (via Daltonganj)

The 12453/12454 Ranchi – New Delhi Rajdhani Express (via Daltonganj) is a premium Rajdhani service connecting Ranchi Junction (RNC) with New Delhi (NDLS). It provides an important rail link between Jharkhand and the national capital and travels via Daltonganj, Garhwa Road, Renukut and Chopan.

Train 12453 runs from Ranchi to New Delhi. Recent timetable data lists departure from Ranchi at 5:15 PM and arrival at New Delhi at 11:10 AM the next day, covering about 1,246 km in approximately 17 hours and 55 minutes. Current listings show the train running weekly on Sunday.

Major stops include:

Lohardaga, Latehar, Daltonganj, Garhwa Road Junction, Nagar Untari, Renukut, Chopan, Sonbhadra, Prayagraj Junction, Kanpur Central

Train 12454 operates in the reverse direction from New Delhi to Ranchi. The Rajdhani offers fully air-conditioned accommodation, including First AC (1A), AC 2 Tier (2A) and AC 3 Tier (3A). Recent train data also lists pantry/catering facilities for the service.

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12453/ 12454 Ranchi – New Delhi Rajdhani Express (via Daltonganj) Fare & Coach Position Seat Map

The 12453/12454 Ranchi – New Delhi Rajdhani Express (via Daltonganj) is a fully air-conditioned Rajdhani service connecting Ranchi Junction (RNC) and New Delhi (NDLS). The train offers AC 3 Tier (3A), AC 2 Tier (2A) and First AC (1A) accommodation. Recent timetable and fare listings confirm these three classes.

Train Fare

For the complete Ranchi–New Delhi journey, recent available fare listings show approximately:

• AC 3 Tier (3A): ₹1,635
• AC 2 Tier (2A): ₹2,360
• First AC (1A): ₹4,050

The final ticket price may vary according to the journey date, quota, dynamic pricing and other applicable railway charges. Therefore, passengers should check the final fare while booking their ticket.

Coach Position

Recent coach-layout data lists the following formation for 12453:

Engine – EOG/LPR – B12 – B11 – B10 – B9 – B8 – B7 – B6 – B5 – B4 – B3 – B2 – B1 – PC – A5 – A4 – A3 – A2 – A1 – H2 – H1 – EOG/LPR

Where:

• B1–B12: AC 3 Tier coaches
• A1–A5: AC 2 Tier coaches
• H1–H2: First AC coaches
• PC: Pantry Car
• EOG/LPR: Generator-cum-luggage or luggage/brake coach

This is a commonly listed 22-coach rake formation. For 12454, the rake orientation may be reversed depending on the operational formation. Recent sources also show minor differences in coach-position listings, so passengers should treat the live platform coach indicator as the final authority.

Seat Map

• AC 3 Tier: Lower, Middle, Upper, Side Lower and Side Upper berths.
• AC 2 Tier: Lower and Upper berths, along with Side Lower and Side Upper berths.
• First AC: Cabins and coupes designed for greater privacy and comfort.

Train Coach Position And Seat Layout:-

First Class Coach (1A):-

Second Tier AC Coach (2A):-

Third AC coach(3A):-