Aranyak Express

Aranyak Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleWest Bengal & Jharkhand
First service1 April 2000; 24 years ago (2000-04-01)
Current operator(s)South Eastern Railways
Route
TerminiKolkata Shalimar (SHM)
Bhojudih (BJE)
Stops12
Distance travelled311 km (193 mi)
Average journey time5 hours 20 min
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12885 / 12886
On-board services
Class(es)AC 3 tier, AC Chair Car, 2nd Sitting, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Auto-rack arrangementsAvailable
Catering facilitiesE-catering
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed60 km/h (37 mph) average with halts

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.[1]

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.[citation needed]

Service

  1. 12885 Shalimar (7:45 A.M.) Bhojudih (1:05 P.M. same day)
  2. 12886 Bhojudih (1:25 P.M.) Shalimar (7:00 P.M. same day)

Route and halts

Source:[2]

Traction

It is regularly hauls by a Santragachi-based WAP-4 / WAP-7 locomotive on its entire journey.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ Kumar, Vikas. "12885/Aranyak Express - Kolkata to Adra SER/South Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  2. ^ "Indian Railways Train Enquiry, Insights & IRCTC eTicket booking - RailYatri". www.railyatri.in. Retrieved 24 October 2024.


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