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12886 • BHOJUDIH JN to SHALIMAR

12886 ARANYAK EXP Coach Position

Check the coach position and seat layout of Train 12886 ARANYAK EXP online with CoachMitra. Find your coach location easily and plan your boarding hassle-free before your journey.

BJE BHOJUDIH JN 14:00
5h 40m
SHM SHALIMAR 19:40
14 Coaches
Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
12886 Coach Sequence Map Engine Position: Front
ENGINE
SLRD 1
SLRD
GEN 2
Unreserved General Class
GEN 3
Unreserved General Class
C1 4
AC Chair Car
D6 5
Second Seating
D5 6
Second Seating
D4 7
Second Seating
D3 8
Second Seating
D2 9
Second Seating
D1 10
Second Seating
GEN 11
Unreserved General Class
GEN 12
Unreserved General Class
LPR 13
LPR
Engine
AC 1A
AC 2A
AC 3A
AC 3E
Executive CC
Chair Car
Sleeper
2S
General
SLR
Generator
Pantry
Vistadome
Parcel
Special
Other

12886 Time Table

StationArr.Dep.HaltDist.Day
BHOJUDIH JN (BJE) -- 14:00 -- 0 km 1
SANTALDIH (SNTD) 14:10 14:11 1h 0m 7 km 1
ADRA JN (ADRA) 14:40 14:45 5h 0m 30 km 1
CHHATNA (CJN) 15:13 15:14 1h 0m 69 km 1
BANKURA (BQA) 15:26 15:28 2h 0m 83 km 1
BISHNUPUR (VSU) 15:50 15:52 2h 0m 113 km 1
GARHBETA (GBA) 16:12 16:13 1h 0m 138 km 1
CHANDRAKONA RD (CDGR) 16:24 16:25 1h 0m 150 km 1
SALBONI (SLB) 16:34 16:35 1h 0m 161 km 1
MIDNAPORE (MDN) 16:58 17:00 2h 0m 186 km 1
KHARAGPUR JN (KGP) 17:23 17:28 5h 0m 198 km 1
PANSKURA (PKU) 18:01 18:03 2h 0m 243 km 1
SANTRAGACHI JN (SRC) 19:07 19:09 2h 0m 306 km 1
SHALIMAR (SHM) 19:40 -- -- 311 km 1

What Is a Train Coach Position and Why Does It Matter?

A train coach position refers to the specific sequence of carriages (coaches) relative to the engine. For 12886 ARANYAK EXP, knowing the coach position is crucial because Indian railway platforms are often long. By knowing if your coach (like B1, A1, or S1) is near the engine or at the rear, you can save yourself from a last-minute sprint across the platform when the train arrives.

Simple Steps to Check the Coach Position of 12886 Online?

Checking the coach layout for ARANYAK EXP is easy with CoachMitra:

  • Step 1: Enter the train number 12886 in the search bar.
  • Step 2: View the visual sequence map which shows the 23 coaches in order.
  • Step 3: Note the "Distance from Engine" to identify if you need to stand at the start, middle, or end of the platform.

Things to Consider While Checking Train Coach Position

While the coach sequence for 12886 is generally stable, always keep these three things in mind:

  • Engine Direction: Ensure you check if the engine is at the front (standard for this route).
  • Rake Sharing: Some trains share coaches with others, which might slightly alter the sequence.
  • Platform Indicators: Match the coach code (e.g., H1) with the digital overhead displays on the platform for 100% accuracy.

Common Questions

How many stops does ARANYAK EXP 12886 have?
12886 ARANYAK EXP makes 14 scheduled station stops.
What’s the origin and destination station?
Starts from BHOJUDIH JN (BJE) and ends at SHALIMAR (SHM).
Is 12886 a daily train?
It runs on: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat.