Origin: RajshahiNext Stop: Ahsanganj (ETA ~4m)Destination: Chilahati
Estimated Speed
~60 km/h
Nearest / Next Station
Ahsanganj
Next Station ETA
in ~4m
Punctuality Rating
25% On-Time
Official Bangladesh Railway Service • এসএমএস কোড
Track Borendro Express (731) 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 Borendro Express (বরেন্দ্র এক্সপ্রেস)
Division: Eastern Zone
Operated by Bangladesh Railway under the Eastern Division, providing high-reliability intercity transit along the Rajshahi to Chilahati rail corridor.
বাংলা পরিচিতি:বাংলাদেশ রেলওয়ের Eastern অঞ্চলের অধীনে পরিচালিত এই ট্রেনটি Rajshahi এবং Chilahati-এর মধ্যে একটি নির্ভরযোগ্য ও গুরুত্বপূর্ণ যোগাযোগ মাধ্যম।
Borendro Express operates under the Eastern administrative division of Bangladesh Railway, covering a total track distance of approximately ~250 km (155 miles). It connects origin Rajshahi with destination Chilahati in approximately 6h 30m.
Ticket Prices & Travel Classes • টিকিট মূল্য ও শ্রেণি
Borendro Express Ticket Price (Rajshahi to Chilahati)
Official BR rates calculated for ~250 km
Below is the comprehensive ticket price guide for all passenger accommodation classes available on Borendro Express (731). Fares reflect standard Bangladesh Railway distance tariffs plus applicable 15% VAT on AC chair and berth accommodation.
S_CHAIRশোভন চেয়ার
Shovon Chair
৳230 to ৳253
Non-AC reserved individual cushioned seat. The most popular, reliable, and cost-effective travel class for intercity journeys.
Layout: 2x2 or 2x3 cushioned bucket seat with window curtain
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 EngineFront Head (সামনে)
লোকোমোটিভ ইঞ্জিন • N/A
Heavy-duty Class 2900 / 3000 / 3200 diesel-electric locomotive powering the train.
Power Car & Guard VanAdjacent to Engine
পাওয়ার কার ও গার্ড ভ্যান • Utility / Luggage
Onboard diesel generator supplying 415V 3-phase power for coach air conditioning and lighting.
Catering pantry car and guard cabin with emergency braking mechanisms.
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
Borendro Express Off Day Schedule (Sunday)
Closed on Sunday
Borendro Express (731) has its weekly off-day on Sunday. The train does not operate from Rajshahi on this day, while operating on all other 6 days of the week. The counterpart return train Borendro Express (#732) has its weekly off day on Sunday.
SatশনিবারRuns
SunরবিবারOff Day
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.
Popular Boarding Points & Junctions • স্টপেজ চেক
Does Borendro Express Stop at Your Station?
Key junction stops along Rajshahi–Chilahati
Check whether Borendro Express halts at prominent railway junction stations on its corridor. Passengers can board or alight at any station listed with scheduled arrival and halt times:
Santahar
সান্তাহার জংশন
Arrival: 17:20 (10m halt)
Stops
Parbatipur
পার্বতীপুর জংশন
Arrival: 19:25 (30m halt)
Stops
Saidpur
সৈয়দপুর
Arrival: 20:15 (1439m halt)
Stops
All Station Stoppages & Timetable • সম্পূর্ণ স্টপেজ
Borendro Express (731) Station List & Timetable
Full list of all 15 scheduled stops with arrival, departure, and halt duration.
Where is Borendro Express (731) right now? (বরেন্দ্র এক্সপ্রেস এখন কোথায়?)▾
Borendro Express (731) is currently in transit between Natore and Ahsanganj, running at approximately 60 km/h with roughly 25% of its journey completed. Next halt is Ahsanganj with an estimated arrival in ~4 minutes.
What is the official timetable and schedule for Borendro Express? (বরেন্দ্র এক্সপ্রেস এর সময়সূচী)▾
Borendro Express (731) departs Rajshahi at 15:00 BST and reaches Chilahati at 21:30 BST. Total estimated travel time is 6h 30m covering approximately 250 km with scheduled halts across 15 stations.
What is the weekly off day for Borendro Express? (বরেন্দ্র এক্সপ্রেস এর অফ ডে কবে?)▾
Borendro Express (731) has its weekly off-day on Sunday. It operates on all other 6 days of the week. Note: The return train Borendro Express (732) has its off day on Sunday.
What are the ticket prices for Borendro Express (Rajshahi to Chilahati)? (বরেন্দ্র এক্সপ্রেস টিকিটের মূল্য ও ভাড়া)▾
Estimated Bangladesh Railway ticket prices for Borendro Express between Rajshahi and Chilahati are: Shovon Chair: ৳230–৳253, Snigdha (AC Chair): ৳532–৳575, AC Seat (Cabin): ৳647–৳699, AC Berth (Sleeper): ৳1013–৳1094. 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 Borendro Express? (বরেন্দ্র এক্সপ্রেস কোথায় কোথায় থামে / স্টপেজ তালিকা)▾
Borendro Express has 15 scheduled stoppages along the Rajshahi to Chilahati rail corridor. Major boarding points include Rajshahi, Abdulpur, Natore, Ahsanganj, Santahar, Akkelpur. You can search and filter the full timetable on this page.
Does Borendro Express stop at major junction stations like Joydebpur or Dhaka Airport?▾
How can I track Borendro Express live via SMS using code 16318? (বরেন্দ্র এক্সপ্রেস ট্র্যাকিং কোড)▾
To get Bangladesh Railway's official locomotive satellite GPS report on your phone, send an SMS with "TR 731" 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 Borendro Express?▾
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.
