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 Simanto Express (সীমান্ত এক্সপ্রেস)
Division: Eastern Zone
Operated by Bangladesh Railway under the Eastern Division, providing high-reliability intercity transit along the Chilahati to Khulna rail corridor.
বাংলা পরিচিতি:বাংলাদেশ রেলওয়ের Eastern অঞ্চলের অধীনে পরিচালিত এই ট্রেনটি Chilahati এবং Khulna-এর মধ্যে একটি নির্ভরযোগ্য ও গুরুত্বপূর্ণ যোগাযোগ মাধ্যম।
Simanto Express operates under the Eastern administrative division of Bangladesh Railway, covering a total track distance of approximately ~390 km (242 miles). It connects origin Chilahati with destination Khulna in approximately 9h 40m.
Ticket Prices & Travel Classes • টিকিট মূল্য ও শ্রেণি
Simanto Express Ticket Price (Chilahati to Khulna)
Official BR rates calculated for ~390 km
Below is the comprehensive ticket price guide for all passenger accommodation classes available on Simanto Express (748). Fares reflect standard Bangladesh Railway distance tariffs plus applicable 15% VAT on AC chair and berth accommodation.
S_CHAIRশোভন চেয়ার
Shovon Chair
৳359 to ৳395
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
Simanto Express Off Day Schedule (Monday)
Closed on Monday
Simanto Express (748) has its weekly off-day on Monday. The train does not operate from Chilahati on this day, while operating on all other 6 days of the week. The counterpart return train Simanto Express (#747) has its weekly off day on Monday.
SatশনিবারRuns
SunরবিবারRuns
MonসোমবারOff Day
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 Simanto Express Stop at Your Station?
Key junction stops along Chilahati–Khulna
Check whether Simanto 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:
Ishwardi
ঈশ্বরদী জংশন
Arrival: 23:20 (20m halt)
Stops
Santahar
সান্তাহার জংশন
Arrival: 21:55 (5m halt)
Stops
Parbatipur
পার্বতীপুর জংশন
Arrival: 19:50 (20m halt)
Stops
Saidpur
সৈয়দপুর
Arrival: 19:29 (5m halt)
Stops
Poradah
পোড়াদহ জংশন
Arrival: 00:21 (3m halt)
Stops
Jashore
যশোর জংশন
Arrival: 02:41 (4m halt)
Stops
All Station Stoppages & Timetable • সম্পূর্ণ স্টপেজ
Simanto Express (748) Station List & Timetable
Full list of all 23 scheduled stops with arrival, departure, and halt duration.
Where is Simanto Express (748) right now? (সীমান্ত এক্সপ্রেস এখন কোথায়?)▾
Simanto Express (748) has not yet departed Chilahati. Scheduled origin departure is 18:30 BST.
What is the official timetable and schedule for Simanto Express? (সীমান্ত এক্সপ্রেস এর সময়সূচী)▾
Simanto Express (748) departs Chilahati at 18:30 BST and reaches Khulna at 04:10 BST. Total estimated travel time is 9h 40m covering approximately 390 km with scheduled halts across 23 stations.
What is the weekly off day for Simanto Express? (সীমান্ত এক্সপ্রেস এর অফ ডে কবে?)▾
Simanto Express (748) has its weekly off-day on Monday. It operates on all other 6 days of the week. Note: The return train Simanto Express (747) has its off day on Monday.
What are the ticket prices for Simanto Express (Chilahati to Khulna)? (সীমান্ত এক্সপ্রেস ট িকিটের মূল্য ও ভাড়া)▾
Estimated Bangladesh Railway ticket prices for Simanto Express between Chilahati and Khulna are: Shovon Chair: ৳359–৳395, Snigdha (AC Chair): ৳830–৳896, AC Seat (Cabin): ৳1009–৳1090, AC Berth (Sleeper): ৳1552–৳1676. 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 Simanto Express? (সীমান্ত এক্সপ্রেস কোথায় কোথায় থামে / স্টপেজ তালিকা)▾
Simanto Express has 23 scheduled stoppages along the Chilahati to Khulna rail corridor. Major boarding points include Chilahati, Domar, Nilphamari, Saidpur, Parbatipur, Fulbari. You can search and filter the full timetable on this page.
Does Simanto Express stop at major junction stations like Joydebpur or Dhaka Airport?▾
How can I track Simanto Express live via SMS using code 16318? (সীমান্ত এক্সপ্রেস ট্র্যাকিং কোড)▾
To get Bangladesh Railway's official locomotive satellite GPS report on your phone, send an SMS with "TR 748" 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 Simanto 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.
