The Ranchi railway station, a major transportation hub in Jharkhand, has a rich history dating back to 1907 when the first train departed from the station to Purulia. The station was further expanded in 1913 with the introduction of the Ranchi-Lohardaga passenger train. Today, the station sees over 60,000 passengers...
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daily and operates 67 pairs of trains. The station is currently being revamped and modernized, taking inspiration from the Jaipur railway station. The Ranchi-Lohardaga train quickly became a lifeline for the local community, and its original engine remains on display outside the station as a tribute to the journey of railways in Jharkhand. The Ranchi railway division was established in 2003 as a separate entity from the Adra railway division in the South Eastern Railway zone.