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 in Bangladesh.[2] The train connects capital Dhaka with port city Chittagong of Bangladesh.

Shonar Bangla Express

Shonar Bangla Express at Comilla Outer
Overview
Status	Operating
Locale	Dhaka and Chittagong
First service	25 June 2016 (2016-06-25)
Current operator(s)	Bangladesh Railway
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	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 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 is hauled by a Class 2900 of Bangladesh Railway. The train needs an air-braked locomotive which is mandatory.

Stoppages

• Dhaka Bimanbandor

References

External links

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