The Cox's Bazar Express (Bengali: কক্সবাজার এক্সপ্রেস) is a non-stop intercity train belonging to Bangladesh Railway – East Zone that runs between Dhaka and Cox's Bazar railway station from 1 December 2023. This is the first commercial train that gives service in Cox's Bazar.[1]
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| Service type | Intercity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| System | Bangladesh Railway | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Status | Operational | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| First service | 1 December 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current operator(s) | East Zone | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Route | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Termini | Dhaka Cox's Bazar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stops | 4 in both directions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance travelled | 551 km (342 mi) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average journey time | 480 mins | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service frequency | 6 days/week | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Train number(s) | 813 and 814 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Seating arrangements | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sleeping arrangements | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Auto-rack arrangements | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Catering facilities | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Observation facilities | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Entertainment facilities | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Baggage facilities | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Rolling stock | BR Class 3000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track gauge | 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) metre gauge mixed with 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) in Dual Gauge Layout | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating speed | 70 km/h (43 mph) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track owner(s) | Ministry of Railways | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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History edit
The construction of the Dohazari–Cox's Bazar section of the Chittagong–Cox's Bazar line was planned to be completed by September 2023. Bangladesh Railway planned to run at least 4 trains on the line after the construction of the section was completed.[2] But due to various issues the authorities later decided to run an intercity train on the line.[3] In November of the same year, it was announced that the scheduled train on the route would start running from 1 December. Six names were suggested for the train.[4] On 16 November 2023, Md. Nurul Islam Sujon, the railway minister, announced the name of the train as Cox's Bazar Express.[5] The train went operational from the scheduled date which is 1 December 2023.[6]
Service edit
This train is operated by Bangladesh Railway, connecting Dhaka, Dhaka Airport, Chittagong and Cox's Bazar. It is currently operated with train numbers 813/814 on 6 days a week basis (Tuesday is the off day for 813 and Monday for 814).[7][8]
Schedule edit
The schedule of this 813/814 Cox's Bazar–Dhaka Express is given below:[8]
| CXBZR - DA - CXBZR Express | ||||
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| 813 | Stations | 814 | ||
| Arrival | Departure | Arrival | Departure | |
| ---- | 12:30 | Cox's Bazar | 06:40 | ---- |
| 15:40 | 16:00 | Chittagong | 03:40 | 04:00 |
| 20:30 | 20:33 | Dhaka Airport | 22:53 | 22:58 |
| 21:10 | ---- | Dhaka | ---- | 22:30 |
Coach composition edit
The 813/814 Cox's Bazar - Dhaka Express have 3 AC Cabin, 5 AC Chair, 6 Shovan Chair and 1 Executive Chair Car coaches.[7]
References edit
- ^ "'কক্সবাজার এক্সপ্রেস' ঢাকায় পৌঁছতে দেরি হলো যে কারণে". Dhaka Times (in Bengali). 1 December 2023. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ Das, Shuklal (27 May 2023). "নতুন নতুন পরিকল্পনা, টুরিস্ট ট্রেন চালানোর প্রস্তুতি". Dainik Azadi (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 31 May 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ Saha, Sujit (30 May 2023). "ঢাকা-কক্সবাজার রুটে চলবে একটি ট্রেন". Bonik Barta (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 30 May 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ "ঢাকা টু কক্সবাজার যাবে ট্রেন, নির্ধারণ হলো ভাড়া". RTV (in Bengali). 3 November 2023. Archived from the original on 8 November 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ "১ ডিসেম্বরে চালু হচ্ছে 'কক্সবাজার এক্সপ্রেস'". Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). 16 November 2023. Archived from the original on 20 November 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ "হাজার যাত্রী নিয়ে ছুটল 'কক্সবাজার এক্সপ্রেস'". Dhaka Post (in Bengali). 1 December 2023. Archived from the original on 1 December 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ a b Hossain, Anwar (13 November 2023). "ঢাকা থেকে কক্সবাজারে ট্রেনের ভাড়া সর্বনিম্ন ৫০০, সর্বোচ্চ ১৭২৫ টাকা". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 19 November 2023. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
- ^ a b "পর্যটন নগরীর ট্রেন 'কক্সবাজার এক্সপ্রেস' থামবে কেবল চট্টগ্রামে". Bdnews24.com (in Bengali). 21 November 2023. Archived from the original on 22 November 2023. Retrieved 25 November 2023.