Sonar Bangla Express

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.

Sonar Bangla Express
Sonar Bangla Express in 2016
Overview
StatusOperating
LocaleBangladesh
First service25 June 2016 (2016-06-25)
Route
Stops1
Service frequency6 days each 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 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.

Timetable

(The timetable of Bangladesh Railway is changed over the time. It is requested to visit the official website of Bangladesh Railway to check the latest timetable. The timetable below is according to the 52nd timetable of Bangladesh Railway that was effective from 10th January, 2020)

Train

no.

 Source Departure Destination Arrival Weekly

holiday

787 Chattogram 17:00 Kamalapur 22:10 Tuesday
788 Kamalapur 07:00 Chattogram 12:15 Wednesday

Stoppages

It only gives stoppage at Dhaka Airport Railway Station.

Rolling stock

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

References
  1. "Dhaka-Chittagong train 'Sonar Bangla Express' launched". Bdnews24.com.
  2. "Luxury train hits Dhaka-Ctg route". The Daily Star.

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