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 College Shuttle (কলেজ শাটল)
Division: Western Zone
Operated by Bangladesh Railway under the Western Division, providing high-reliability intercity transit along the Santahar Jn to Bonarpara Jn rail corridor.
বাংলা পরিচিতি:বাংলাদেশ রেলওয়ের Western অঞ্চলের অধীনে পরিচালিত এই ট্রেনটি Santahar Jn এবং Bonarpara Jn-এর মধ্যে একটি নির্ভরযোগ্য ও গুরুত্বপূর্ণ যোগাযোগ মাধ্যম।
College Shuttle operates under the Western administrative division of Bangladesh Railway, covering a total track distance of approximately ~140 km (87 miles). It connects origin Santahar Jn with destination Bonarpara Jn in approximately 3h 20m.
Ticket Prices & Travel Classes • টিকিট মূল্য ও শ্রেণি
College Shuttle Ticket Price (Santahar Jn to Bonarpara Jn)
Official BR rates calculated for ~140 km
Below is the comprehensive ticket price guide for all passenger accommodation classes available on College Shuttle (491). Fares reflect standard Bangladesh Railway distance tariffs plus applicable 15% VAT on AC chair and berth accommodation.
SHULOVসুলভ / শোভন (সাধারণ)
Shulov / Shovon (General)
৳63 to ৳72
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
৳105 to ৳116
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
College Shuttle Off Day Schedule (Daily)
Runs 7 Days a Week
College Shuttle (491) operates daily throughout the year without any scheduled weekly off-day closure. The counterpart return train College Shuttle (#492) has its weekly off day on Daily.
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
College Shuttle (491) Station List & Timetable
Full list of all 2 scheduled stops with arrival, departure, and halt duration.
#
Station Name
Arrival
Departure
Halt
Status
1
Santahar JnOrigin
সান্তাহার জং
—
18:30
Terminal
Upcoming
2
Bonarpara JnDestination
বোনারপাড়া জং
21:50
—
Terminal
Upcoming
Punctuality & Delay Analysis
Historical on-time running trends based on recent Bangladesh Railway logs.
Where is College Shuttle (491) right now? (কলেজ শাটল এখন কোথায়?)▾
College Shuttle (491) has not yet departed Santahar Jn. Scheduled origin departure is 18:30 BST.
What is the official timetable and schedule for College Shuttle? (কলেজ শাটল এর সময়সূচী)▾
College Shuttle (491) departs Santahar Jn at 18:30 BST and reaches Bonarpara Jn at 21:50 BST. Total estimated travel time is 3h 20m covering approximately 140 km with scheduled halts across 2 stations.
What is the weekly off day for College Shuttle? (কলেজ শাটল এর অফ ডে কবে?)▾
College Shuttle (491) operates daily (7 days a week) with no weekly off day.
What are the ticket prices for College Shuttle (Santahar Jn to Bonarpara Jn)? (কলেজ শাটল টিকিটের মূল্য ও ভাড়া)▾
Estimated Bangladesh Railway ticket prices for College Shuttle between Santahar Jn and Bonarpara Jn are: Shulov / Shovon (General): ৳63–৳72, Shovon Chair: ৳105–৳116. 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 College Shuttle? (কলেজ শাটল কোথায় কোথায় থামে / স্টপেজ তালিকা)▾
College Shuttle has 2 scheduled stoppages along the Santahar Jn to Bonarpara Jn rail corridor. Major boarding points include Santahar Jn, Bonarpara Jn. You can search and filter the full timetable on this page.
Does College Shuttle stop at major junction stations like Joydebpur or Dhaka Airport?▾
College Shuttle stops at all designated stations shown in the stoppage timetable. Please verify your departure station before travel.
How can I track College Shuttle live via SMS using code 16318? (কলেজ শাটল ট্র্যাকিং কোড)▾
To get Bangladesh Railway's official locomotive satellite GPS report on your phone, send an SMS with "TR 491" 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 College Shuttle?▾
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.
