Ranchi railway station (station code RNC) is a railway station in Jharkhand on the South Eastern Railway zone. It is an A-category station — a major station with high passenger footfall. This guide covers its key facts, the trains that serve it, and how to check your PNR and live train status before you travel.
Ranchi at a glance
- Code: RNC
- Zone: South Eastern Railway (SER)
- Division: RNC
- State: Jharkhand
- Category: A
- Trains (timetable): ~87
Station Overview
Ranchi (RNC) is an A-category station — a major station with high passenger footfall located in Jharkhand. It is administered under the South Eastern Railway zone, RNC division. Indian Railways' public timetable records approximately 87 train services calling at the station, making it a busy station.
Key Facts & Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Station name | Ranchi |
| Station code | RNC |
| Zone | South Eastern Railway (SER) |
| Division | RNC |
| State | Jharkhand |
| Station category | A |
| Trains (per timetable) | ~87 |
| Number of platforms | [platforms — verify] |
| Retiring rooms | [availability — verify] |
Fields marked [verify] are not in our current dataset — confirm them on the official Indian Railways / zonal railway source before publishing.
Trains at Ranchi
Indian Railways' public timetable lists about 87 train services stopping at Ranchi. A sample of trains recorded at this station:
| Train No. | Train (timetable name) |
|---|---|
| 7005 | HYB-RXL |
| 7006 | RXL-HYB |
| 7007 | SC-DBG |
| 7008 | DBG-SC |
| 8617 | RNC ANVT SPL |
| 8618 | ANVT RNC SPL |
| 8627 | HWH RNC SPL |
| 8628 | RNC HWH SPL |
Train names shown as recorded in the public timetable dataset (abbreviated). Always confirm the current train number, name and timing on official NTES/IRCTC before travel.
Facilities & Services
As an A-category station — a major station with high passenger footfall, Ranchi offers facilities in line with its category. Typical facilities at stations of this category include waiting rooms, a cloak room for left luggage, food stalls, drinking water and toilets; larger stations add retiring rooms, foot overbridges, lifts and parking. Confirm the exact facilities and retiring-room availability for Ranchi on the official source.
Planning to stay overnight near the station? See our guide to booking railway retiring rooms.
Before You Travel
Confirm your booking and the train’s live position before heading to Ranchi. Our guides explain both:
- How to check PNR status online — decode CNF, RAC and WL.
- Live train running status — see where your train is right now.
- How to read station departure boards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the station code for Ranchi?
The station code for Ranchi is RNC. It lies in Jharkhand on the South Eastern Railway zone.
Which zone is Ranchi railway station in?
Ranchi (RNC) is part of the South Eastern Railway zone, RNC division.
How many trains stop at Ranchi?
Indian Railways' public timetable lists approximately 87 train services stopping at Ranchi (RNC). Check NTES for the current, live list.
How do I check PNR and live train status for trains at Ranchi?
Find your 10-digit PNR on your ticket and check it on the official IRCTC or NTES portal. To see where a train is now, use NTES 'Spot Your Train' with the train number.
Sources: Indian Railways official station list (station code, zone, division, category); Indian Railways public train timetable (train frequency). Facility and platform details should be confirmed on official Indian Railways channels before travel.