- Source: Aranyak Express
The 12885 / 12886 Aranyak Express is a short-distance Superfast-type day train run by Indian Railways which connects the city of Kolkata (Shalimar) with Bhojudih. It operates daily except on Sunday. It travels the 311 km at an average speed of 56–58 km/h. It was originally Shalimar - Santaldih Aranyak Express. Recently it was extended to Bhojudih (Jharkhand) Junction in Jharkhand State.
The Aranyak Express is hauled by Indian Railways WAM-4 class locomotives. Pantry car service is not available on this train. Second class sitting requires advance booking, whereas general coaches can be boarded with a general daily ticket. The Tatkal scheme is available in this train.
Service
12885 Shalimar (7:45 A.M.) Bhojudih (1:05 P.M. same day)
12886 Bhojudih (1:25 P.M.) Shalimar (7:00 P.M. same day)
Route and halts
Source:
Kolkata Shalimar
Santragachi
Panskura
Kharagpur
Midnapore
Salboni
Chandrakona Road
Garbeta
Bishnupur
Bankura Junction
Adra
Santaldih
Bhojudih
Traction
It is regularly hauls by a Santragachi-based WAP-4 / WAP-7 locomotive on its entire journey.