{"id":5540,"date":"2026-08-19T15:05:48","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T09:35:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.travelkhana.com\/rail-info\/?p=5540"},"modified":"2026-08-19T17:31:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T12:01:23","slug":"12439-12440-ranchi-new-delhi-rajdhani-express-via-bokaro-steel-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelkhana.com\/rail-info\/12439-12440-ranchi-new-delhi-rajdhani-express-via-bokaro-steel-city\/","title":{"rendered":"12439\/ 12440 Ranchi – New Delhi Rajdhani Express (via Bokaro Steel City)"},"content":{"rendered":"

12439\/ 12440 Ranchi – New Delhi Rajdhani Express (via Bokaro Steel City)<\/h1>\n

The 12439\/12440 Ranchi \u2013 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.<\/p>\n

However, travellers should note an important update: the official Indian Railways Rajdhani Trains at a Glance<\/em> document lists 12439\/12440 with Ranchi\u2013New 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The route connected major stations such as:<\/p>\n

Ranchi Junction, Bokaro Steel City, Koderma Junction, Gaya Junction, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Kanpur Central, New Delhi<\/p>\n

Passengers searching for the current Ranchi\u2013New 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.<\/p>\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Train details<\/td>\nFacilities Onboard<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Travel Time:<\/td>\n16h 35m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Halts:<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Distance:<\/td>\n1307km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Avg Speed:<\/td>\n79km\/hr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cleanliness:<\/td>\nGood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Punctuality:<\/td>\nExcellent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
E-Catering<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ticket availability:<\/td>\nGood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mobile\/Laptop Charger<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

12439\/ Ranchi – New Delhi Rajdhani Express (via Bokaro Steel City)\u00a0RNC\/ Ranchi Junction – NDLS\/New Delhi\u00a0 Route, Schedule & Time Table \u2013<\/h2>\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Code<\/strong><\/td>\nStation Name<\/strong><\/td>\nArrives<\/strong><\/td>\nDeparts<\/strong><\/td>\nHalt<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RNC\u00bb<\/td>\nRanchi Junction\u00bb<\/td>\n<\/td>\n18:15:00<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BKSC<\/td>\nBokaro Steel City<\/td>\n20:15:00<\/td>\n20:20:00<\/td>\n5m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
KQR<\/td>\nKoderma Junction<\/td>\n22:04:00<\/td>\n22:06:00<\/td>\n2m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GAYA<\/td>\nGaya Junction<\/td>\n23:21:00<\/td>\n23:24:00<\/td>\n3m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DOS<\/td>\nDehri On Sone<\/td>\n00:14:00<\/td>\n00:15:00<\/td>\n1m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MGS<\/td>\nMughal Sarai Junction<\/td>\n01:45:00<\/td>\n01:55:00<\/td>\n10m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CNB<\/td>\nKanpur Central<\/td>\n05:45:00<\/td>\n05:50:00<\/td>\n5m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NDLS<\/td>\nNew Delhi<\/td>\n10:50:00<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

12440\/ New Delhi – Ranchi Rajdhani Express (Via Bokaro Steel City)\u00a0NDLS\/ New Delhi – RNC\/Ranchi Junction\u00a0Route, Schedule & Time Table \u2013<\/h2>\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Code<\/strong><\/td>\nStation Name<\/strong><\/td>\nArrives<\/strong><\/td>\nDeparts<\/strong><\/td>\nHalt<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NDLS\u00bb<\/td>\nNew Delhi\u00bb<\/td>\n<\/td>\n16:00:00<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CNB<\/td>\nKanpur Central<\/td>\n20:55:00<\/td>\n21:00:00<\/td>\n5m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MGS<\/td>\nMughal Sarai Junction<\/td>\n01:15:00<\/td>\n01:25:00<\/td>\n10m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DOS<\/td>\nDehri On Sone<\/td>\n02:30:00<\/td>\n02:32:00<\/td>\n2m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GAYA<\/td>\nGaya Junction<\/td>\n03:23:00<\/td>\n03:26:00<\/td>\n3m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
KQR<\/td>\nKoderma Junction<\/td>\n04:40:00<\/td>\n04:42:00<\/td>\n2m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BKSC<\/td>\nBokaro Steel City<\/td>\n06:40:00<\/td>\n06:45:00<\/td>\n5m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RNC<\/td>\nRanchi Junction<\/td>\n09:00:00<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

12439\/ 12440 Ranchi – New Delhi Rajdhani Express\u00a0F<\/b>are & Coach Position Seat Map<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Passengers should note an important update before checking the 12439\/12440 Ranchi \u2013 New Delhi Rajdhani Express (via Bokaro Steel City) fare or coach position. The Ranchi\u2013New 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.<\/p>\n

Train Fare<\/h6>\n

For the complete Ranchi Junction (RNC) to New Delhi (NDLS) journey on the currently listed 20839 Ranchi\u2013New Delhi Rajdhani Express via Bokaro Steel City, recent fare data shows approximately: AC 3 Tier (3A): \u20b92,255, <\/strong>AC 2 Tier (2A): \u20b93,005, <\/strong>First AC (1A): \u20b94,955<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fares may vary depending on the travel date, quota and applicable railway charges. Always check the final fare during booking through official railway channels.<\/p>\n

Coach Position<\/h6>\n

A commonly listed coach composition is:<\/p>\n

Engine \u2013 EOG \u2013 B1 to B11 \u2013 Pantry Car \u2013 H1 \u2013 A1 to A7 \u2013 EOG<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here:<\/p>\n