Sundarban Express
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Sundarban Express is an intercity express train in Bangladesh Railway which runs between the capital city Dhaka and the southwestern city Khulna through Padma Bridge. It has started its operation on 17 August 2003.[1]
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Intercity | ||||
| First service | 17 August 2003 | ||||
| Current operator | West Zone | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Dhaka Khulna | ||||
| Distance travelled | 383 km (238 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 7 hours 30 min (approx) | ||||
| Service frequency | 6 days each week | ||||
| Train number | 725/726 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Classes | S_Chair, Snigdha, AC_S, AC_B | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Yes | ||||
| Entertainment facilities | Yes | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) Broad Gauge | ||||
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