Shonar Bangla Express

Shonar Bangla Express (Train no. 787/788) is an intercity train of Bangladesh Railway which runs between Dhaka (the capital of Bangladesh) and Chittagong.[1] Along with Suborno Express, Shonar Bangla Express has been considered one of the prestigious trains in Bangladesh.[2] The train connects the capital Dhaka with the port city Chittagong of in Bangladesh.

Shonar Bangla Express
Shonar Bangla Express at Comilla Outer
Overview
StatusOperating
LocaleDhaka and Chittagong
First service25 June 2016 (2016-06-25)
Current operator(s)Bangladesh Railway
Websitehttp://www.railway.gov.bd/
Route
Stops1
Average journey time5 hours & 20 minutes
Service frequency7 days a week
On-board services
Catering facilitiesOn-board
Technical
Rolling stock
  • One 2900 Class Locomotive
  • Four ac Chair carriages
  • Three ac Cabin carriages
  • Three non ac Chair carriages
  • One non ac Cabin
  • One generator car
  • Two guard brake carriages with Buffet car

History

Shonar Bangla was introduced as a nonstop inter-city train that offers quality food and fast service. Since its inauguration, the train had started from Dhaka Railway Station . Shonar Bangla gets the top priority on Bangladesh Railway network. It only gives stoppage at Dhaka Airport Station. The fare of the train is higher than Subarna Express. The Fare includes food prices supplied by Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation.

Schedule

The train departs Dhaka railway station at 07:00 AM (Bangladesh Standard Time) and arrives in Chittagong at 12:20 PM. On the return trip, it departs Chittagong at 05:00 PM and arrives in Dhaka at 10:10 PM. This train runs 7 days a week.[3]

Carriages

The train currently runs with 14 Indonesia-made red-green PT INKA air-brake coaches. However, sometimes the train pulls up to 18 coaches if there is compelling demand. These coaches were imported in 2016.

Locomotive

Shonar Bangla Express is hauled by a Class 2900 of Bangladesh Railway. The train needs an air-braked locomotive which is mandatory.

Stoppages

References
  1. "Dhaka-Chittagong train 'Sonar Bangla Express' launched". Bdnews24.com.
  2. "Luxury train hits Dhaka-Ctg route". The Daily Star.
  3. সুবর্ণ-সোনার বাংলা: সাপ্তাহিক বন্ধের দিন পরিবর্তন. Bangla News 24 (in Bengali).
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