Shonar Bangla Express
Overview | |
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Status | Operating |
Locale | Bangladesh |
First service | 25 June 2016 |
Website | http://www.railway.gov.bd/ |
Route | |
Stops | 1 |
Average journey time | 5 hours & 20 minutes |
Service frequency | 6 days each week |
On-board services | |
Catering facilities | On-board |
Technical | |
Rolling stock |
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Shonar Bangla Express (Train no. 787/788) is an intercity train of Bangladesh Railway which runs between Dhaka (capital of Bangladesh) and Chittagong[1]. Along with Suborno Express, Shonar Bangla Express has been considered one of the prestigious trains inaugurated by Honorable Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina on 25 June 2016 [2]. The train connects capital Dhaka with Port City Chittagong of Bangladesh.
History
Shonar Bangla was introduced as a non stop inter-city train which offers quality food and fast service. The train starts from Dhaka Railway Station since its inauguration. Shonar Bangla gets the top priority on Bangladesh Railway network. It only gives stoppage at Dhaka Airport Station. The fare of the train is bit high than Subarna Express. The Fare includes food price supplied by Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation.
Schedule
The train departs Dhaka railway station at 07:00 AM (Bangladesh Standard Time) and arrives Chittagong at 12:20 PM. In return trip, it departs Chittagong at 05:00 PM and arrives Dhaka at 10:10 PM. Tuesday is the weekly holiday of this train from Chittagong and Wednesday is from Dhaka [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 on 2016.
Locomotive
Shonar Bangla Express always gets a locomotive of Class 2900 of Bangladesh Railway. The train needs an air-braked locomotive which is mandatory.
Stoppages
References
- ^ "Dhaka-Chittagong train 'Sonar Bangla Express' launched". BD News24.
- ^ "Luxury train hits Dhaka-Ctg route". The Daily Star.
- ^ "সুবর্ণ-সোনার বাংলা: সাপ্তাহিক বন্ধের দিন পরিবর্তন". Bangla News 24.
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