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12885 Aranyak Express Running Status (Live)
12885 Aranyak Express departs Shalimar (SHM) at 07:45 and reaches Bhojudih Jn (BJE) at 13:20, a journey of 05:35 hours covering 311 km. It has 12 intermediate stops and runs on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat.
Travel time
05:35 hrs
311 km
Stops
14
12 intermediate
Typical classes
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12885 Aranyak Express Route & Timetable
| Station Name | Code | Arrives | Departs | Halt (min) | Day | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shalimar | SHM | Origin | 07:45 | -- | 1 | 0 |
| Santragachi Jn | SRC | 07:58 | 08:00 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Panskura | PKU | 08:48 | 08:50 | 2 | 1 | 69 |
| Kharagpur Jn | KGP | 09:25 | 09:30 | 5 | 1 | 113 |
| Midnapore | MDN | 09:58 | 10:00 | 2 | 1 | 126 |
| Salboni | SLB | 10:16 | 10:18 | 2 | 1 | 150 |
| Chandrakona Rd | CDGR | 10:26 | 10:28 | 2 | 1 | 162 |
| Garhbeta | GBA | 10:38 | 10:40 | 2 | 1 | 173 |
| Bishnupur | VSU | 11:00 | 11:02 | 2 | 1 | 198 |
| Bankura | BQA | 11:30 | 11:32 | 2 | 1 | 229 |
| Chhatna | CJN | 11:45 | 11:46 | 1 | 1 | 242 |
| Adra Jn | ADRA | 12:20 | 12:25 | 5 | 1 | 282 |
| Santaldih | SNTD | 12:49 | 12:50 | 1 | 1 | 305 |
| Bhojudih Jn | BJE | 13:20 | Destination | -- | 1 | 311 |
Typical classes for 12885 Aranyak Express
Coach composition for 12885 Aranyak Express is not determined by category, so this page does not list train-specific classes or rupee fares. Look up fares from Shalimar (SHM) to Bhojudih Jn (BJE) for your travel date. Coach classes vary by train and date. Check IRCTC before booking.
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Platforms for 12885 Aranyak Express
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Nearby stations on 12885 Aranyak Express
On the Shalimar → Bhojudih Jn route
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Other terminals in the same city
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 12885 Aranyak Express run on Sunday?▼
No. In this timetable snapshot 12885 Aranyak Express does not run on Sunday. It is scheduled on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from Shalimar, Kolkata to Bhojudih Junction.
What time does 12885 Aranyak Express leave Shalimar, Kolkata and reach Bhojudih Junction?▼
12885 Aranyak Express is scheduled to depart Shalimar, Kolkata (SHM) at 07:45 and arrive Bhojudih Junction (BJE) at 13:20 the same day. Scheduled journey time is 05:35 hours. Timings come from the public timetable snapshot — confirm on NTES or IRCTC before you travel.
What are the main stops on 12885 Aranyak Express (Shalimar, Kolkata to Bhojudih Junction)?▼
12885 Aranyak Express has 14 scheduled stations (12 intermediate). Notable stops include Santragachi Junction (SRC), Panskura (PKU), Kharagpur Junction (KGP), Midnapore (MDN), Salboni (SLB), Chandrakona Rd (CDGR), Adra Junction (ADRA), Santaldih (SNTD). The full list with times is in the route table on this page.
How long does 12885 Aranyak Express halt at Kharagpur Junction?▼
The longest scheduled halt on this snapshot is 5 minutes at Kharagpur Junction (KGP), from 09:25 to 09:30 on day 1. Other stops may be shorter. Platform and actual halt can change on the day.
Can I board 12885 Aranyak Express at Kharagpur Junction (KGP)?▼
Yes, Kharagpur Junction is a scheduled halt. 12885 Aranyak Express is shown arriving at 09:25 and departing at 09:30 on day 1. Book the ticket with KGP as the boarding station on IRCTC.
How do I check fares for 12885 Aranyak Express from Shalimar, Kolkata to Bhojudih Junction?▼
Coach composition for this superfast is not determined by category, so this page does not guess train-specific classes or rupee amounts. Coach classes vary by train and date. Check IRCTC before booking. Use the fare lookup for train 12885 from SHM to BJE, then book on IRCTC.
What is the return train from Bhojudih Junction to Shalimar, Kolkata?▼
12886 Aranyak Express is the matching service in this catalogue from Bhojudih Junction (BJE) back to Shalimar, Kolkata (SHM). Open that train page for its timetable. Pairing is taken from the schedule snapshot, not from a live rake link.
How far is Shalimar, Kolkata to Bhojudih Junction on 12885?▼
12885 Aranyak Express covers 311 km from Shalimar, Kolkata (SHM) to Bhojudih Junction (BJE) in a scheduled 05:35 hours, with 12 intermediate stops.
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About 12885 Aranyak Express
12885 Aranyak Express is a superfast train operated by Indian Railways on the Shalimar to Bhojudih Jn route. The train runs on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat with a journey time of 05:35 hours covering a distance of 311 km.
It has 14 stops, including Shalimar, Santragachi Jn, Panskura, Kharagpur Jn, Midnapore, Salboni and 8 more.
Check live running status before you travel. Platform numbers are not in this timetable snapshot and can change, so confirm on the station boards as well.
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