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 Surma Up (সুরমা মেইল)
Division: Western Zone
Operated by Bangladesh Railway under the Western Division, providing high-reliability intercity transit along the Dhaka to Sylhet rail corridor.
বাংলা পরিচিতি:বাংলাদেশ রেলওয়ের Western অঞ্চলের অধীনে পরিচালিত এই ট্রেনটি Dhaka এবং Sylhet-এর মধ্যে একটি নির্ভরযোগ্য ও গুরুত্বপূ র্ণ যোগাযোগ মাধ্যম।
Surma Up operates under the Western administrative division of Bangladesh Railway, covering a total track distance of approximately ~319 km (198 miles). It connects origin Dhaka with destination Sylhet in approximately 12h 30m.
Ticket Prices & Travel Classes • টিকিট মূল্য ও শ্রেণি
Surma Up Ticket Price (Dhaka to Sylhet)
Official BR rates calculated for ~319 km
Below is the comprehensive ticket price guide for all passenger accommodation classes available on Surma Up (9). Fares reflect standard Bangladesh Railway distance tariffs plus applicable 15% VAT on AC chair and berth accommodation.
SHULOVসুলভ / শোভন (সাধারণ)
Shulov / Shovon (General)
৳144 to ৳166
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
৳239 to ৳263
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
Surma Up Off Day Schedule (Daily)
Runs 7 Days a Week
Surma Up (9) operates daily throughout the year without any scheduled weekly off-day closure. The counterpart return train Surma Dn (#10) 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
Surma Up (9) Station List & Timetable
Full list of all 2 scheduled stops with arrival, departure, and halt duration.
Where is Surma Up (9) right now? (সুরমা মেইল এখন কোথায়?)▾
Surma Up (9) has completed today's journey, arriving at destination Sylhet at 09:30 BST.
What is the official timetable and schedule for Surma Up? (সুরমা মেইল এর সময়সূচী)▾
Surma Up (9) departs Dhaka at 21:00 BST and reaches Sylhet at 09:30 BST. Total estimated travel time is 12h 30m covering approximately 319 km with scheduled halts across 2 stations.
What is the weekly off day for Surma Up? (সুরমা মেইল এর অফ ডে কবে?)▾
Surma Up (9) operates daily (7 days a week) with no weekly off day.
What are the ticket prices for Surma Up (Dhaka to Sylhet)? (সুরমা মেইল টিকিটের মূল্য ও ভাড়া)▾
Estimated Bangladesh Railway ticket prices for Surma Up between Dhaka and Sylhet are: Shulov / Shovon (General): ৳144–৳166, Shovon Chair: ৳239–৳263. 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 Surma Up? (সুরমা মেইল কোথায় কোথায় থামে / স্টপেজ তালিকা)▾
Surma Up has 2 scheduled stoppages along the Dhaka to Sylhet rail corridor. Major boarding points include Dhaka, Sylhet. You can search and filter the full timetable on this page.
Does Surma Up stop at major junction stations like Joydebpur or Dhaka Airport?▾
Surma Up stops at all designated stations shown in the stoppage timetable. Please verify your departure station before travel.
How can I track Surma Up live via SMS using code 16318? (সুরমা মেইল ট্র্যাকিং কোড)▾
To get Bangladesh Railway's official locomotive satellite GPS report on your phone, send an SMS with "TR 9" 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 Surma 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.
