Ulka Express

Ulka Express was a meter gauge express train of Bangladesh running between Dhaka and Chittagong district. When introduced, it was the fastest and most luxurious train of the then East Pakistan (presently Bangladesh). This train is currently off from service.

Ulka Express
Overview
StatusInactive
Route
Average journey time8 hours[1]
On-board services
Seating arrangementsYes
Technical
Track gaugeMeter gauge

Accidents
  • 01/08/1971 or 28/08/1971: Guerrilla operation were made during the liberation war of Bangladesh on Mohamaya railway bridge between Mirsharai and Mastannagar railway station of Chittangong district. When Ulka Express train was about to cross the bridge, a bomb were exploded, leaving severe damage to the bridge and the train. Four coaches along with the locomotive fell down from the bridge. Among the Pakistani army, 10 died and 5 injured. Many Bangalis died too.[2]

References
  1. Express, The Financial. "Railway -- plight and prospects". The Financial Express. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
  2. "মােহামায়া রেলসেতুতে উল্কা ট্রেনে অপারেশন" [Operation of Ulka train at Mahamaya railway bridge]. সংগ্রামের নোটবুক (in Bengali). 2019-06-10. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
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