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12886 Aranyak Express Running Status (Live)
12886 Aranyak Express departs Bhojudih Jn (BJE) at 14:00 and reaches Shalimar (SHM) at 19:40, a journey of 05:40 hours covering 311 km. It has 12 intermediate stops and runs on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat.
Travel time
05:40 hrs
311 km
Stops
14
12 intermediate
Typical classes
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12886 Aranyak Express Route & Timetable
| Station Name | Code | Arrives | Departs | Halt (min) | Day | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhojudih Jn | BJE | Origin | 14:00 | -- | 1 | 0 |
| Santaldih | SNTD | 14:10 | 14:11 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Adra Jn | ADRA | 14:40 | 14:45 | 5 | 1 | 30 |
| Chhatna | CJN | 15:13 | 15:14 | 1 | 1 | 69 |
| Bankura | BQA | 15:26 | 15:28 | 2 | 1 | 83 |
| Bishnupur | VSU | 15:50 | 15:52 | 2 | 1 | 113 |
| Garhbeta | GBA | 16:12 | 16:13 | 1 | 1 | 138 |
| Chandrakona Rd | CDGR | 16:24 | 16:25 | 1 | 1 | 150 |
| Salboni | SLB | 16:34 | 16:35 | 1 | 1 | 161 |
| Midnapore | MDN | 16:58 | 17:00 | 2 | 1 | 186 |
| Kharagpur Jn | KGP | 17:23 | 17:28 | 5 | 1 | 198 |
| Panskura | PKU | 18:01 | 18:03 | 2 | 1 | 243 |
| Santragachi Jn | SRC | 19:07 | 19:09 | 2 | 1 | 306 |
| Shalimar | SHM | 19:40 | Destination | -- | 1 | 311 |
Typical classes for 12886 Aranyak Express
Coach composition for 12886 Aranyak Express is not determined by category, so this page does not list train-specific classes or rupee fares. Look up fares from Bhojudih Jn (BJE) to Shalimar (SHM) for your travel date. Coach classes vary by train and date. Check IRCTC before booking.
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Platforms for 12886 Aranyak Express
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Nearby stations on 12886 Aranyak Express
On the Bhojudih Jn → Shalimar route
Scheduled halts from this train’s timetable. Open a station page for its live board and other trains.
Other terminals in the same city
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 12886 Aranyak Express run on Sunday?▼
No. In this timetable snapshot 12886 Aranyak Express does not run on Sunday. It is scheduled on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from Bhojudih Junction to Shalimar, Kolkata.
What time does 12886 Aranyak Express leave Bhojudih Junction and reach Shalimar, Kolkata?▼
12886 Aranyak Express is scheduled to depart Bhojudih Junction (BJE) at 14:00 and arrive Shalimar, Kolkata (SHM) at 19:40 the same day. Scheduled journey time is 05:40 hours. Timings come from the public timetable snapshot — confirm on NTES or IRCTC before you travel.
What are the main stops on 12886 Aranyak Express (Bhojudih Junction to Shalimar, Kolkata)?▼
12886 Aranyak Express has 14 scheduled stations (12 intermediate). Notable stops include Santaldih (SNTD), Adra Junction (ADRA), Bankura (BQA), Bishnupur (VSU), Midnapore (MDN), Kharagpur Junction (KGP), Panskura (PKU), Santragachi Junction (SRC). The full list with times is in the route table on this page.
How long does 12886 Aranyak Express halt at Adra Junction?▼
The longest scheduled halt on this snapshot is 5 minutes at Adra Junction (ADRA), from 14:40 to 14:45 on day 1. Other stops may be shorter. Platform and actual halt can change on the day.
Can I board 12886 Aranyak Express at Kharagpur Junction (KGP)?▼
Yes, Kharagpur Junction is a scheduled halt. 12886 Aranyak Express is shown arriving at 17:23 and departing at 17:28 on day 1. Book the ticket with KGP as the boarding station on IRCTC.
How do I check fares for 12886 Aranyak Express from Bhojudih Junction to Shalimar, Kolkata?▼
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 12886 from BJE to SHM, then book on IRCTC.
What is the return train from Shalimar, Kolkata to Bhojudih Junction?▼
12885 Aranyak Express is the matching service in this catalogue from Shalimar, Kolkata (SHM) back to Bhojudih Junction (BJE). Open that train page for its timetable. Pairing is taken from the schedule snapshot, not from a live rake link.
How far is Bhojudih Junction to Shalimar, Kolkata on 12886?▼
12886 Aranyak Express covers 311 km from Bhojudih Junction (BJE) to Shalimar, Kolkata (SHM) in a scheduled 05:40 hours, with 12 intermediate stops.
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About 12886 Aranyak Express
12886 Aranyak Express is a superfast train operated by Indian Railways on the Bhojudih Jn to Shalimar route. The train runs on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat with a journey time of 05:40 hours covering a distance of 311 km.
It has 14 stops, including Bhojudih Jn, Santaldih, Adra Jn, Chhatna, Bankura, Bishnupur 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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