Train in Transit: Between Khulna and Chapainawabganj
Off Day: Daily
Khulna(11:00)
56% Completed (~420 km total)
(21:00)Chapainawabganj
Origin: KhulnaNext Stop: Chapainawabganj (ETA ~263m)Destination: Chapainawabganj
Estimated Speed
~49 km/h
Nearest / Next Station
Chapainawabganj
Next Station ETA
in ~263m
Punctuality Rating
88% On-Time
Official Bangladesh Railway Service • এসএমএস কোড
Track Mahananda Up (15) Live via 16318 SMS
Bangladesh Railway trains are equipped with onboard satellite transponders. To receive the official real-time GPS coordinates and delay update directly to your phone, send an SMS with the train code below to 16318.
Universal operator support: Grameenphone, Banglalink, Robi, Airtel, Teletalk.Official fee: ৳4.00 + applicable government VAT per SMS.
Service Overview & Background
About Mahananda Up (মহানন্দা এক্সপ্রেস)
Division: Western Zone
Operated by Bangladesh Railway under the Western Division, providing high-reliability intercity transit along the Khulna to Chapainawabganj rail corridor.
বাংলা পরিচিতি:বাংলাদেশ রেলওয়ের Western অঞ্চলের অধীনে পরিচালিত এই ট্রেনটি Khulna এবং Chapainawabganj-এর মধ্যে একটি নির্ভরযোগ্য ও গুরুত্বপূর্ণ যোগাযোগ মাধ্যম।
Mahananda Up operates under the Western administrative division of Bangladesh Railway, covering a total track distance of approximately ~420 km (261 miles). It connects origin Khulna with destination Chapainawabganj in approximately 10h.
Corridor Quick Facts
Train Number:#15
Train Type:express
Total Distance:~420 km
Total Stoppages:2 Stations
Return Train:—
Ticket Prices & Travel Classes • টিকিট মূল্য ও শ্রেণি
Mahananda Up Ticket Price (Khulna to Chapainawabganj)
Official BR rates calculated for ~420 km
Below is the comprehensive ticket price guide for all passenger accommodation classes available on Mahananda Up (15). Fares reflect standard Bangladesh Railway distance tariffs plus applicable 15% VAT on AC chair and berth accommodation.
SHULOVসুলভ / শোভন (সাধারণ)
Shulov / Shovon (General)
৳189 to ৳217
Economic regular seating for daily commuters and short to medium distance inter-district journeys.
Layout: Bench style open non-AC seating
Budget FriendlyFrequent StoppagesGeneral Class
S_CHAIRশোভন চেয়ার
Shovon Chair
৳315 to ৳347
Reserved seating with designated coach and seat numbers for comfortable commuting.
Layout: Individual reserved non-AC seat
Reserved SeatFan CooledEconomical
How to Book Online Tickets (ই-টিকিট বুকিং নিয়মাবলী)
Bangladesh Railway rakes are arranged sequentially from the locomotive to the rear brake van. Coaches are designated with Bengali alphabet letters (ক, খ, গ, ঘ, ঙ, চ, ছ, জ, ঝ...). Review the typical coach layout below before boarding:
Locomotive
→
Power Car (বিদ্যুৎ)
→
Shovon Chair (ক-ঘ)
→
Pantry / Meal (ঙ)
→
Snigdha AC (চ-ছ)
→
AC Cabin / Berth (জ-ঝ)
→
Guard Van (ব্রেক)
Locomotive & Power CarFront / Rear
ইঞ্জিন ও পাওয়ার কার • N/A
Provides diesel-electric traction and onboard electricity generation.
Shulov / Shovon CoachesKa to Jha (ক - ঝ)
সুলভ ও শোভন বগি • 70-80 Seats
Open non-AC seating for daily regional passengers.
Brake Van & Luggage CarRear (পেছনে)
ব্রেক ভ্যান ও লাগেজ বগি • Guard Station
Carries parcels, bicycles, and heavy passenger luggage.
Seat Plan Tip: In Shovon Chair coaches, seats 1–30 are typically in the forward half, with window seats ending in odd/even pairs depending on the coach manufacturer (CRRC vs PT INKA). In AC Cabins, cabins 'Ka' through 'Gha' offer lockable 4-berth or 2-berth arrangements. Explore our detailed Bangladesh Railway seat plan & coach layout guide.
Operating Days & Holiday • সাপ্তাহিক বন্ধ
Mahananda Up Off Day Schedule (Daily)
Runs 7 Days a Week
Mahananda Up (15) operates daily throughout the year without any scheduled weekly off-day closure.
SatশনিবারRuns
SunরবিবারRuns
MonসোমবারRuns
Tueমঙ্গলবারRuns
WedবুধবারRuns
Thuবৃহস্পতিবারRuns
Friশুক্রবারRuns
Passenger Alert: During special government Eid holidays or national festival rush, Bangladesh Railway often suspends weekly off-days and runs special services. Check official BR notices before festival travel.
All Station Stoppages & Timetable • সম্পূর্ণ স্টপেজ
Mahananda Up (15) Station List & Timetable
Full list of all 2 scheduled stops with arrival, departure, and halt duration.
#
Station Name
Arrival
Departure
Halt
Status
KhulnaOrigin
খুলনা
—
11:00
Terminal
Passed
ChapainawabganjDestination
চাপাইনবাবগঞ্জ
21:00
—
Terminal
Current Stop
Punctuality & Delay Analysis
Historical on-time running trends based on recent Bangladesh Railway logs.
Where is Mahananda Up (15) right now? (মহানন্দা এক্সপ্রেস এখন কোথায়?)▾
Mahananda Up (15) is currently in transit between Khulna and Chapainawabganj, running at approximately 49 km/h with roughly 56% of its journey completed. Next halt is Chapainawabganj with an estimated arrival in ~263 minutes.
What is the official timetable and schedule for Mahananda Up? (মহানন্দা এক্সপ্রেস এর সময়সূচী)▾
Mahananda Up (15) departs Khulna at 11:00 BST and reaches Chapainawabganj at 21:00 BST. Total estimated travel time is 10h covering approximately 420 km with scheduled halts across 2 stations.
What is the weekly off day for Mahananda Up? (মহানন্দা এক্সপ্রেস এর অফ ডে কবে?)▾
Mahananda Up (15) operates daily (7 days a week) with no weekly off day.
What are the ticket prices for Mahananda Up (Khulna to Chapainawabganj)? (মহানন্দা এক্সপ্রেস টিকিটের মূল্য ও ভাড়া)▾
Estimated Bangladesh Railway ticket prices for Mahananda Up between Khulna and Chapainawabganj are: Shulov / Shovon (General): ৳189–৳217, Shovon Chair: ৳315–৳347. These rates include base track distance fare and 15% VAT on air-conditioned seating. Fares may vary slightly depending on boarding station.
What are all the stoppage stations for Mahananda Up? (মহানন্দা এক্সপ্রেস কোথায় কোথায় থামে / স্টপেজ তালিকা)▾
Mahananda Up has 2 scheduled stoppages along the Khulna to Chapainawabganj rail corridor. Major boarding points include Khulna, Chapainawabganj. You can search and filter the full timetable on this page.
Does Mahananda Up stop at major junction stations like Joydebpur or Dhaka Airport?▾
Mahananda Up stops at all designated stations shown in the stoppage timetable. Please verify your departure station before travel.
How can I track Mahananda Up live via SMS using code 16318? (মহানন্দা এক্সপ্রেস ট্র্যাকিং কোড)▾
To get Bangladesh Railway's official locomotive satellite GPS report on your phone, send an SMS with "TR 15" to 16318 from any Bangladeshi mobile SIM (Grameenphone, Banglalink, Robi, Airtel, Teletalk). Universal operator charge is ৳4.00 + VAT.
How do I book online tickets and check seat plan for Mahananda Up?▾
Official online ticket booking is available on the Bangladesh Railway portal (eticket.railway.gov.bd) and the "Rail Sheba" app. Tickets open 10 days in advance at 08:00 AM BST (Western Zone) / 02:00 PM BST (Eastern Zone). Up to 4 tickets can be booked per registered NID.
