Simanto Express (748)
Train in Transit: Between Santahar and Natore
Simanto Express (748) Station List & Timetable
Full list of all 23 scheduled stops with arrival, departure, and halt duration.
Simanto Express Off Day Schedule (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.
Simanto Express Bogie Position & Seat Plan
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:
Heavy-duty Class 2900 / 3000 / 3200 diesel-electric locomotive powering the train.
Onboard diesel generator supplying 415V 3-phase power for coach air conditioning and lighting.
Non-AC reserved coaches with cushioned bucket seats, large windows, and ceiling fans.
Modern Chinese CRRC / Indonesian PT INKA air-conditioned coaches with ergonomic reclining seats and charging ports.
Private compartments featuring 4-berth cabins and 2-berth coupes with lockable doors and clean bedding.
Catering pantry car and guard cabin with emergency braking mechanisms.
Track Simanto Express (748) 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.
TR 748About Simanto Express (সীমান্ত এক্সপ্রেস)
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।
Corridor Quick Facts
- Train Number:#748
- Train Type:intercity
- Total Distance:~390 km
- Total Stoppages:23 Stations
- Return Train:#747
Simanto Express Ticket Price (Chilahati to Khulna)
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.
Shovon Chair
Non-AC reserved individual cushioned seat. The most popular, reliable, and cost-effective travel class for intercity journeys.
Snigdha (AC Chair)
Fully air-conditioned luxury chair car with spacious reclining seats, luggage racks, and onboard power outlets for devices.
AC Seat (Cabin)
Air-conditioned private compartment seating. Highly recommended for families, couples, and travelers seeking quiet privacy.
AC Berth (Sleeper)
Full flat sleeping bunk equipped with clean bedsheets, pillow, and blanket. Ideal for overnight trips between North Bengal/Sylhet and Dhaka.
Tickets open 10 days before departure at 08:00 AM BST (Western Zone) and 02:00 PM BST (Eastern Zone) via eticket.railway.gov.bd or the Rail Sheba app. Read our step-by-step online ticket booking guide, check seat class differences, and review Bangladesh Railway fare charts.
Does Simanto Express Stop at Your Station?
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:
Punctuality & Delay Analysis
Historical on-time running trends based on recent Bangladesh Railway logs.