18640 Ranchi - Ara Express
Train Information
| Train number | 18640 |
|---|---|
| Train name | Ranchi - Ara Express |
| Train type | MAIL EXPRESS |
| Source station | RANCHI (RNC) |
| Departure | 20:45 · Day 1 |
| Destination station | ARA (ARA) |
| Arrival | 08:10 · Day 2 |
| Total distance | 515 km |
| Journey duration | 11 hours 25 minutes |
| Scheduled stations | 12 |
| Intermediate stops | 10 |
| Railway zone | South Eastern Railway (SER) |
| Division | Ranchi (RNC) |
| Running days | Monday, Thursday, Saturday |
| Travel classes | 2A, 3A, SL, GEN |
Train 18640 Ranchi - Ara Express is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from RANCHI at 8:45 PM. It arrives at its destination, ARA on Day 2 at 8:10 AM, covering a total distance of 515 km in 11 hours 25 minutes, with 10 intermediate scheduled stops.
Train 18640 Ranchi - Ara Express runs on Monday, Thursday, Saturday and offers travel classes 2A, 3A, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Ranchi division of the South Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways.
Train Route and Timetable
| Stop | Station code | Station name | Journey day | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RNC | RANCHI | Day 1 | Source | 20:45 | 0 km | |
| 2 | MURI | MURI JN | Day 1 | 21:40 | 21:45 | 5 min | 60 km |
| 3 | BKSC | BOKARO STEEL CITY | Day 1 | 23:05 | 23:10 | 5 min | 113 km |
| 4 | GMO | NSC BOSE J GOMO | Day 2 | 00:20 | 00:25 | 5 min | 145 km |
| 5 | KQR | KODERMA | Day 2 | 01:24 | 01:27 | 3 min | 238 km |
| 6 | GAYA | GAYA JN | Day 2 | 03:00 | 03:05 | 5 min | 314 km |
| 7 | AUBR | ANUGRAHA N ROAD | Day 2 | 03:47 | 03:49 | 2 min | 383 km |
| 8 | DOS | DEHRI ON SONE | Day 2 | 04:03 | 04:05 | 2 min | 400 km |
| 9 | SSM | SASARAM | Day 2 | 04:40 | 05:00 | 20 min | 417 km |
| 10 | XBKJ | BIKRAMGANJ | Day 2 | 05:28 | 05:30 | 2 min | 458 km |
| 11 | PIRO | PIRO | Day 2 | 05:40 | 05:42 | 2 min | 476 km |
| 12 | ARA | ARA | Day 2 | 08:10 | Destination | 515 km |
Train 18640 Ranchi - Ara Express starts its journey from RANCHI and terminates at ARA. The scheduled station sequence is: RANCHI, MURI JN, BOKARO STEEL CITY, NSC BOSE J GOMO, KODERMA, GAYA JN, ANUGRAHA N ROAD, DEHRI ON SONE, SASARAM, BIKRAMGANJ, PIRO, ARA.
Coach Position and Composition
18640 Ranchi - Ara Express indicative coach position
Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).
- Position 01EOG
- Position 02GEN
- Position 03GEN
- Position 04GEN
- Position 05B1
- Position 06B2
- Position 07B3
- Position 08B4
- Position 09A1
- Position 10A2
- Position 11S1
- Position 12S2
- Position 13S3
- Position 14S4
- Position 15S5
- Position 16S6
- Position 17S7
- Position 18GEN
- Position 19GEN
- Position 20SLRD
| Coach position | Coach code |
|---|---|
| 01 | EOG |
| 02 | GEN |
| 03 | GEN |
| 04 | GEN |
| 05 | B1 |
| 06 | B2 |
| 07 | B3 |
| 08 | B4 |
| 09 | A1 |
| 10 | A2 |
| 11 | S1 |
| 12 | S2 |
| 13 | S3 |
| 14 | S4 |
| 15 | S5 |
| 16 | S6 |
| 17 | S7 |
| 18 | GEN |
| 19 | GEN |
| 20 | SLRD |
Note: The coach position may change due to various circumstances.
Train Fare and Ticket Prices
Estimated class-wise fares for 18640 Ranchi - Ara Express in Indian Rupees (INR)
| Class | Available fare details |
|---|---|
| 2AAC 2 Tier |
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| 3AAC 3 Tier |
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| SLSleeper |
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| GNGeneral |
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Actual booking prices may vary depending on the date of journey, availability, quota, applicable charges and railway updates. Verify the current fare through official Indian Railways booking channels before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does this train depart from its originating station?
Train 18640 Ranchi - Ara Express departs from RANCHI at 8:45 PM.
What is the final destination of this train?
Train 18640 Ranchi - Ara Express terminates at ARA (ARA).
What is the coach position of this train?
Train 18640 Ranchi - Ara Express has the following coach composition: ENG-EOG-GEN-GEN-GEN-B1-B2-B3-B4-A1-A2-S1-S2-S3-S4-S5-S6-S7-GEN-GEN-SLRD.
What is the total travel distance of this train?
Train 18640 Ranchi - Ara Express covers a total distance of 515 km.
On which days does this train operate?
Train 18640 Ranchi - Ara Express operates on Monday, Thursday, Saturday.
How many stations does this train stop at along its route?
Train 18640 Ranchi - Ara Express has 10 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.
Which travel classes are available on this train?
Train 18640 Ranchi - Ara Express offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, SL, GEN.