How is this train?
This route will be possible after ending of construction of Lohardaga - Tori new line, which is under construction. This route via Lohardaga - Tori - DaltonGanj may replace one of the current Ranchi - New Delhi Rajdhani routes, via Muri - Tori - DaltonGanj The distance will be 1251 kms only between Ranchi and New Delhi against 1310 Kms (1312 kms New Delhi to Ranchi, 1308 kms Ranchi to New Delhi) via Bokaro S C and 1343 kms (1341 kms New Delhi to Ranchi, 1345 kms Ranchi to New Delhi) via Muri, Tori, Daltonganj. It will be shorter than a future route via Hazaribag Town, which will be 1268 kms. Fare will be cheaper as well, 10...
more... about 10 minutes can be cut after electrification. Journey duaration may be about same as via BKSC but disttance will be shorter. I don't demand cancellation of via BKSC route.