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 56âÂÂ58 km/h. It was originally Shalimar - Santaldih Aranyak Express. Recently it was extended to Bhojudih in Jharkhand State.
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.
It is regularly hauls by a -based WAP-4 locomotive on its entire journey.