Passengers in Ranchi may soon enjoy enhanced connectivity with several new Vande Bharat Express trains on the horizon. The South Eastern Railway (SER) has proposed the introduction of multiple Vande Bharat routes connecting Ranchi to six major destinations, following strong demands from the Zonal Railway Users’ Consultative Committee (ZRUCC).

According to reports, the SER has written to the Railway Board twice this year: in February and October 2025, urging approval for these new high-speed train routes.

Proposed Vande Bharat Train Routes from Ranchi

The proposed new Vande Bharat Express routes include:

Ranchi–Raipur Vande Bharat Express

Ranchi–Rourkela Vande Bharat Express

Ranchi–Pune Vande Bharat Express (via Panvel, sleeper-class variant)

Ranchi–New Delhi Vande Bharat Express (sl

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