Parjatak Express


The Parjatak Express is a non-stop intercity train belonging to Bangladesh Railway – East Zone that runs between and Cox's Bazar railway station from 10 January 2024. This is the second commercial train that gives service in Cox's Bazar.

History

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. But due to various issues the authorities later decided to run an intercity train on the line. On 1 December 2023, Cox's Bazar Express, the first commercial train in Cox's Bazar went operational. On 6 December 2023, Bangladesh Railway announced the inauguration of another intercity train at Cox's Bazar on 1 January 2024, although the train was not launched on the promised date. Rather, on that day the name of the train was finalized and approved by the authorities. On 2 January 2024, it was announced that the train would be operational from 10 January 2024. The train went operational from the scheduled date.

Service

This train is operated by Bangladesh Railway, connecting Dhaka, Dhaka Airport, Chittagong and Cox's Bazar. It is operated with train numbers 815/816 on 6 days a week basis.

Schedule

The schedule of this 815/816 Parjatak Express is given below: