Patna–Ranchi AC Express
# Patna–Ranchi AC Express

Patna–Ranchi AC Express is a fully air conditioned express train belonging to South Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways that run between Patna Junction and Ranchi Junction in India.

## Background

This line was inaugurated on 8 December 2018 as a seasonal line running Ranchi–Patna AC special train (No. 08623/24).

On 17 February 2019, this Special train was converted into Express train with new numbered 18633 / 34 and became the first weekly train running between the Patna and Ranchi corridor.

## Service

The frequency of this train is weekly. It covers the distance of 424 km with an average speed of 41 km/h.

## Routes

This train passes through Gaya Junction, Koderma Junction and Muri Junction on both sides.

## Traction

As this route is electrified, a WAG-7 based loco pulls the train to its destination on both sides.

