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Special train · Dussehra, Diwali & Chhath 2026 · TOD
02878 Anand Vihar Terminal to Ranchi Special
ANVT RNC SPL
19:30 → 18:35 (+1) · 23h 5m · 1,237 km Sun · 13 Sep – 27 Sep 20 stations
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Train 02878 ANVT RNC SPL is a special train from Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) to Ranchi (RNC). It runs on Sun from 13 September 2026 to 27 September 2026 (3 published runs), departing Anand Vihar Terminal at 19:30 and reaching Ranchi at 18:35 on day 2 — 23h 5m for 1,237 km, with 20 stations including Ghaziabad, Tundla Jn, Govindpuri, Pt.deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn, Sasaram.
02878 timetable: every stop from Anand Vihar Terminal to Ranchi
| Station | Code | Arrives | Departs | Day | Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anand Vihar Terminal | ANVT | — | 19:30 | 1 | 0 |
| Ghaziabad | GZB | 19:55 | 19:57 | 1 | 13 |
| Tundla Jn | TDL | 23:30 | 23:32 | 1 | 197 |
| Govindpuri | GOY | 02:30 | 02:35 | 2 | 424 |
| Subedarganj | SFG | 05:30 | 05:35 | 2 | 618 |
| Mirzapur | MZP | 07:03 | 07:05 | 2 | 711 |
| Chunar | CAR | 07:53 | 07:55 | 2 | 742 |
| Pt.deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn | DDU | 09:25 | 09:35 | 2 | 774 |
| Bhabua Road | BBU | 10:18 | 10:20 | 2 | 828 |
| Sasaram | SSM | 10:50 | 10:52 | 2 | 875 |
| Dehri ON Sone | DOS | 11:10 | 11:12 | 2 | 893 |
| Nabinagar Road | NBG | 11:48 | 11:50 | 2 | 929 |
| Japla | JPL | 12:03 | 12:05 | 2 | 945 |
| Muhammadganj | MDJ | 12:18 | 12:20 | 2 | 964 |
| Garwa Road Jn | GHD | 13:20 | 13:25 | 2 | 992 |
| Daltonganj | DTO | 13:50 | 13:52 | 2 | 1,025 |
| Latehar | LTHR | 14:50 | 14:52 | 2 | 1,093 |
| Tori | TORI | 15:50 | 15:52 | 2 | 1,125 |
| Lohardaga BS | LAD | 16:53 | 16:55 | 2 | 1,169 |
| Ranchi | RNC | 18:35 | — | 2 | 1,237 |
Running days and dates
Sun · 13 Sep – 27 Sep · 3 runs
- 13 Sep
- 20 Sep
- 27 Sep
Questions about train 02878
- When does train 02878 run?
- Train 02878 runs on Sun from 13 September 2026 to 27 September 2026 — 3 running dates in this period, as published by Indian Railways.
- What time does 02878 leave Anand Vihar Terminal and reach Ranchi?
- It departs Anand Vihar Terminal at 19:30 and arrives at Ranchi at 18:35 (day 2), a journey of 23h 5m over 1,237 km.
- Which stations does 02878 stop at?
- 20 stations: Anand Vihar Terminal, Ghaziabad, Tundla Jn, Govindpuri, Subedarganj, Mirzapur, Chunar, Pt.deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn, Bhabua Road, Sasaram, Dehri ON Sone, Nabinagar Road, Japla, Muhammadganj, Garwa Road Jn, Daltonganj, Latehar, Tori, Lohardaga BS, Ranchi.
- Is 02878 a festival special?
- Indian Railways lists 02878 as a special (temporary) service running in the Dussehra, Diwali & Chhath 2026 season; its name does not state an occasion, so we do not add one.
- Can I check seats on 02878?
- Yes. "Plan your journey" opens YaatriGan's search with Anand Vihar Terminal → Ranchi and the next run date filled in; the plan checks live availability, fares and confirmation chances for this train and every alternative.