South Eastern Railway's Major Initiative for JFWC Exam: 5 Pairs of Exam Special Trains to Run; Ranchi Division Releases Full Schedule
Ranchi, July 17: Anticipating a potential surge in passenger traffic during the JFWC examination, the Ranchi Division of South Eastern Railway has decided to operate 5 pairs of 'Exam Special' trains for the convenience of candidates and passengers. These special trains will run on various routes between July 18 and July 20, 2026. The Railway's objective is to ensure a timely, safe, and hassle-free journey for the candidates appearing for the exam. ---
1. Train No. 08619/08620 Ranchi–Dumka–Ranchi Unreserved Exam Special
08619 Ranchi–Dumka (19 July 2026, Sunday)
Ranchi – 20:20 Departure
Muri – 21:35 Arrival / 21:40 Departure
Jhalida – 22:05 / 22:07
Bokaro Steel City – 22:40 / 22:45
Dhanbad – 00:40 / 00:45
Jasidih – 03:25 / 03:45
Deoghar – 03:55 / 04:00
Dumka – 05:30 Arrival
08620 Dumka–Ranchi (20 July 2026, Monday)
Dumka – 07:45 Departure
Deoghar – 08:50 / 08:55
Jasidih – 09:05 / 09:25
Dhanbad – 12:35 / 12:40
Bokaro Steel City – 13:50 / 13:55
Jhalida – 14:50 / 14:52
Muri – 15:07 / 15:12
Ranchi – 17:45 Arrival
Rake Composition: 2 SLR coaches + 8 General Class coaches = Total 10 coaches
2. Train No. 08103/08104 Tatanagar–Hazaribagh Road–Tatanagar Unreserved MEMU Exam Special (via Muri)
08103 Tatanagar–Hazaribagh Road (19 July 2026, Sunday)
Tatanagar – 18:30 Departure
Adityapur – 18:38 / 18:40
Chandil – 19:53 / 19:55
Muri – 21:15 / 21:20
Bokaro Steel City – 22:30 / 22:35
Gomoh – 23:40 / 23:45
Hazaribagh Road – 01:15 Arrival
08104 Hazaribagh Road–Tatanagar (20 July 2026, Monday)
Hazaribagh Road – 02:00 Departure
Gomoh – 02:50 / 02:55
Bokaro Steel City – 04:00 / 04:05
Muri – 05:20 / 05:25
Chandil – 06:50 / 06:52
Adityapur – 07:45 / 07:47
Tatanagar – 08:15 Arrival
Rake Composition: 8 MEMU coaches
3. Train No. 08624/08623 Ranchi–Patna–Ranchi Exam Special
08624 Ranchi–Patna (July 19, 2026, Sunday)
Ranchi – 18:30 Departure
Muri – 20:00 / 20:05
Bokaro Steel City – 21:00 / 21:05
Gomoh – 22:00 / 22:05
Hazaribagh Road – 22:43 / 22:45
Koderma – 23:15 / 23:17
Gaya – 00:20 / 00:50
Patna – 02:45 Arrival
08623 Patna–Ranchi (July 20, 2026, Monday)
Patna – 05:30 Departure
Gaya – 08:55 / 09:25
Koderma – 10:45 / 10:47
Hazaribagh Road – 11:15 / 11:17
Gomoh – 11:55 / 12:00
Bokaro Steel City – 12:45 / 12:50
Muri – 13:40 / 13:45
Ranchi – 15:15 Arrival
Rake Composition:
2 SLR/D Coaches
2 General Class Coaches
14 Second Class Sleeper Coaches
Total – 18 Coaches
4. Train No. 08604/08603 Ranchi–Garhwa Road–Ranchi Unreserved MEMU Exam Special
08604 Ranchi–Garhwa Road (July 18, 2026, Saturday)
Ranchi – 17:30 Departure
Piska – 17:55 / 17:57
Lohardaga – 18:50 / 18:55
Tori – 20:20 / 20:25
Latehar – 21:05 / 21:10
Barwadih – 21:50 / 21:55
Daltonganj – 22:30 / 22:35
Garhwa Road – 23:45 Arrival
08603 Garhwa Road–Ranchi (July 19, 2026, Sunday)
Garhwa Road – 01:00 Departure
Daltonganj – 01:30 / 01:35
Barwadih – 02:10 / 02:15
Latehar – 03:00 / 03:05
Tori – 03:30 / 03:35
Lohardaga – 04:30 / 04:35
Piska – 05:32 / 05:37
Ranchi – 06:15 Arrival
Rake Composition: 12 MEMU coaches
5. Train No. 08602/08601 Ranchi–Garhwa Road–Ranchi Unreserved MEMU Exam Special
08602 Ranchi–Garhwa Road (19 July 2026, Sunday)
Ranchi – 19:45 Departure
Piska – 19:55 / 19:57
Lohardaga – 21:10 / 21:15
Tori – 22:15 / 22:20
Latehar – 23:13 / 23:15
Barwadih – 00:05 / 00:07
Daltonganj – 00:30 / 00:35
Garhwa Road – 01:00 Arrival
08601 Garhwa Road–Ranchi (20 July 2026, Monday)
Garhwa Road – 01:15 Departure
Daltonganj – 01:30 / 01:35
Barwadih – 02:10 / 02:15
Latehar – 03:00 / 03:05
Tori – 03:30 / 03:35
Lohardaga – 04:30 / 04:35
Piska – 05:32 / 05:37
Ranchi – 06:15 Arrival
Rake Composition: 12 MEMU coaches
Railway's Appeal
South Eastern Railway has stated that these special trains are being operated in view of the JFWC examination to ensure that candidates do not face any inconvenience in reaching their exam centers on time. Passengers are requested to verify details such as train number, timings, stoppages, and other necessary information before travelling, and to reach the station on time.
