Patna–Ranchi Jan Shatabdi Express

The 12365 / 12366 Patna Junction–Ranchi Jan Shatabdi Express is a Superfast Express train of the Jan Shatabdi Express series belonging to Indian Railways – East Central Railway zone that runs between Patna Junction and Ranchi Junction in India.

It operates as train number 12365 from Patna Junction to Ranchi Junction and as train number 12366 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Bihar and Jharkhand.

It is part of the Jan Shatabdi Express series launched by the former railway minister of India, Mr. Nitish Kumar in the 2002 / 03 Railway Budget.

Coaches
The 12365 / 66 Patna–Ranchi Jan Shatabdi Express has 3 AC Chair Car, 17 Second Class seating, 1 Power Car coach and 1 LSLRD. It does not carry a pantry car.

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service
The 12365 Patna Junction–Ranchi Junction Jan Shatabdi Express covers the distance of 411 km in 7 hours 45 mins (56.05 km/h) and in 7 hours 55 mins as 12366 Ranchi Junction–Patna Junction Jan Shatabdi Express (57.08 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing
The 12365 / 66 Patna Junction–Ranchi Junction Jan Shatabdi Express runs from Patna Junction via Gaya Junction, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Gomoh, Bokaro Steel City to Ranchi Junction.

It reverses direction of travel at Gaya Junction.

Traction
As the entire route is fully electrified, it is regularly hauled by a Gomoh or Howrah-based WAP-7 locomotive on its entire journey.

Operation

 * 12365 Patna Junction–Ranchi Junction Jan Shatabdi Express runs from Patna Junction on a daily basis arriving Ranchi Junction the same day.
 * 12366 Ranchi Junction–Patna Junction Jan Shatabdi Express runs from Ranchi Junction on a daily basis arriving Patna Junction the same day.

Rake sharing
The 12365 / 66 Patna Junction–Ranchi Junction Jan Shatabdi Express shares its rake with 12023 / 24 Patna–Howrah Jan Shatabdi Express.