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18618 MDP RNC Express Running Status (Live)
18618 MDP RNC Express departs Madhupur Jn (MDP) at 15:00 and reaches Ranchi (RNC) at 23:15, a journey of 08:15 hours covering 349 km. It has 10 intermediate stops and runs daily.
Travel time
08:15 hrs
349 km
Stops
12
10 intermediate
Typical classes
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18618 MDP RNC Express Route & Timetable
| Station Name | Code | Arrives | Departs | Halt (min) | Day | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madhupur Jn | MDP | Origin | 15:00 | -- | 1 | 0 |
| New Giridih | NGRH | 15:50 | 15:52 | 2 | 1 | 35 |
| Jamua | JAUA | 16:20 | 16:22 | 2 | 1 | 66 |
| Dhanwar | DNWR | 16:55 | 16:57 | 2 | 1 | 90 |
| Nawadih | NWDH | 17:10 | 17:12 | 2 | 1 | 105 |
| Maheshpur Halt | MHSA | 17:23 | 17:25 | 2 | 1 | 119 |
| Koderma | KQR | 18:00 | 18:20 | 20 | 1 | 138 |
| Hazaribagh Town | HZBN | 19:50 | 19:55 | 5 | 1 | 218 |
| Barka Kana | BRKA | 20:55 | 21:00 | 5 | 1 | 275 |
| Mesra | MESR | 21:58 | 22:00 | 2 | 1 | 329 |
| Tatisilwai | TIS | 22:30 | 22:32 | 2 | 1 | 338 |
| Ranchi | RNC | 23:15 | Destination | -- | 1 | 349 |
Typical classes for 18618 MDP RNC Express
Coach composition for 18618 MDP RNC Express is not determined by category, so this page does not list train-specific classes or rupee fares. Look up fares from Madhupur Jn (MDP) to Ranchi (RNC) for your travel date. Coach classes vary by train and date. Check IRCTC before booking.
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Platforms for 18618 MDP RNC Express
The public timetable snapshot does not include platform numbers for this train. Platforms are allotted on the day of travel. When a platform is reported, it appears in live running status. Confirm on the station boards at Madhupur Jn (MDP) and Ranchi (RNC) before you board.
Nearby stations on 18618 MDP RNC Express
On the Madhupur Jn → Ranchi route
Scheduled halts from this train’s timetable. Open a station page for its live board and other trains.
Other terminals in the same city
These stations are in the same urban cluster as the origin or destination. They are not stops on this train.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does 18618 MDP RNC Express run every day of the week?▼
Yes. 18618 MDP RNC Express is scheduled to run daily between Madhupur Junction and Ranchi. Always re-check for cancellations on the date you travel.
What time does 18618 MDP RNC Express leave Madhupur Junction and reach Ranchi?▼
18618 MDP RNC Express is scheduled to depart Madhupur Junction (MDP) at 15:00 and arrive Ranchi (RNC) at 23:15 the same day. Scheduled journey time is 08:15 hours. Timings come from the public timetable snapshot — confirm on NTES or IRCTC before you travel.
Which stations does 18618 MDP RNC Express stop at between Madhupur Junction and Ranchi?▼
18618 MDP RNC Express is scheduled to halt at New Giridih (NGRH), Jamua (JAUA), Dhanwar (DNWR), Nawadih (NWDH), Maheshpur Halt (MHSA), Koderma (KQR), Hazaribagh Town (HZBN), Barka Kana (BRKA), Mesra (MESR), Tatisilwai (TIS) between Madhupur Junction and Ranchi, covering 349 km. Arrival, departure and halt minutes are in the timetable on this page.
How long does 18618 MDP RNC Express halt at Koderma?▼
The longest scheduled halt on this snapshot is 20 minutes at Koderma (KQR), from 18:00 to 18:20 on day 1. Other stops may be shorter. Platform and actual halt can change on the day.
Can I board 18618 MDP RNC Express at Koderma (KQR)?▼
Yes, Koderma is a scheduled halt. 18618 MDP RNC Express is shown arriving at 18:00 and departing at 18:20 on day 1. Book the ticket with KQR as the boarding station on IRCTC.
How do I check fares for 18618 MDP RNC Express from Madhupur Junction to Ranchi?▼
Coach composition for this mail is not determined by category, so this page does not guess train-specific classes or rupee amounts. Coach classes vary by train and date. Check IRCTC before booking. Use the fare lookup for train 18618 from MDP to RNC, then book on IRCTC.
What is the return train from Ranchi to Madhupur Junction?▼
18617 RNC MDP Express is the matching service in this catalogue from Ranchi (RNC) back to Madhupur Junction (MDP). Open that train page for its timetable. Pairing is taken from the schedule snapshot, not from a live rake link.
How far is Madhupur Junction to Ranchi on 18618?▼
18618 MDP RNC Express covers 349 km from Madhupur Junction (MDP) to Ranchi (RNC) in a scheduled 08:15 hours, with 10 intermediate stops.
Trains between stations on this run
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Related trains
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About 18618 MDP RNC Express
18618 MDP RNC Express is a mail train operated by Indian Railways on the Madhupur Jn to Ranchi route. The train runs daily with a journey time of 08:15 hours covering a distance of 349 km.
It has 12 stops, including Madhupur Jn, New Giridih, Jamua, Dhanwar, Nawadih, Maheshpur Halt and 6 more.
Check live running status before you travel. Platform numbers are not in this timetable snapshot and can change, so confirm on the station boards as well.
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