Aranyak Express
The 12885 / 12886 Aranyak Express is a superfast express 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 in Jharkhand State.[1]
The Aranyak Express is hauled by Indian Railways WAP-4 class locomotives. Chair Car 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
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Traction
It is regularly hauls by a Santragachi-based WAP-4 locomotive on its entire journey.
References
- ↑Kumar, Vikas. "12885/Aranyak Express - Kolkata to Adra SER/South Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
Categories:
- Rail transport in Howrah
- Railway services introduced in 2000
- Named passenger trains of India
- Rail transport in Jharkhand
- Rail transport in West Bengal
- Express trains in India
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