Joyantika Express (717)
Route & Stoppage Schedule (রুট ও স্টপেজ সময়সূচী)
| Station (স্টেশন) | Arrival (পৌঁছানো) | Departure (ছাড়ার সময়) | Halt (বিরতি) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhaka | --:-- | 11:15 am BST | 0 min |
| Biman_Bandar | 11:38 am BST | 11:43 am BST | 05 min |
| Ashuganj | 12:55 pm BST | 12:57 pm BST | 02 min |
| Brahmanbaria | 01:11 pm BST | 01:15 pm BST | 04 min |
| Azampur | 01:37 pm BST | 01:39 pm BST | 02 min |
| Mukundapur | 01:52 pm BST | 01:54 pm BST | 02 min |
| Harashpur | 02:04 pm BST | 02:06 pm BST | 02 min |
| Montola | 02:30 pm BST | 02:33 pm BST | 03 min |
| Nayapara | 02:47 pm BST | 02:49 pm BST | 02 min |
| Shahaji_Bazar | 03:00 pm BST | 03:02 pm BST | 02 min |
| Shaistaganj | 03:21 pm BST | 03:24 pm BST | 03 min |
| Sreemangal | 04:01 pm BST | 04:04 pm BST | 03 min |
| Bhanugach | 04:23 pm BST | 04:25 pm BST | 02 min |
| Kulaura | 05:05 pm BST | 05:09 pm BST | 04 min |
| Maijgaon | 05:33 pm BST | 05:35 pm BST | 02 min |
| Sylhet | 07:00 pm BST | --:-- | 0 min |
About Joyantika Express (717)
Kalni Express (Train No. 717) is an important intercity service on the Dhaka–Sylhet corridor, named after the Kalni River that flows through the Sylhet haor (wetland) region. The train provides an alternative to the flagship Parabat Express (709/710) on this route, serving travellers who miss or cannot book the premium express. Kalni Express typically serves Shovan Chair and Shovan classes, making it a popular budget-friendly option for students, workers, and families travelling the northeastern corridor. The train passes through Brahmanbaria and the scenic haor districts of Sunamganj, where the landscape transforms dramatically during monsoon season into an inland sea of floating paddies.
কালনী এক্সপ্রেস (ট্রেন নং ৭১৭) ঢাকা–সিলেট রুটের একটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ ট্রেন। হাওর অঞ্চলের কালনী নদীর নামানুসারে নামকরণ।
Route Highlights (রুট হাইলাইট)
- Named after the Kalni River — flows through the spectacular Sylhet haor wetland.
- Budget-friendly alternative to Parabat Express on the Dhaka–Sylhet corridor.
- Brahmanbaria stop — important northeastern industrial and commercial city.
- Passes through haor country — stunning flooded views June–October.
- Popular with students of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Sylhet.
Train History (ইতিহাস)
Kalni Express serves as a complementary service to the Parabat Express on the Dhaka–Sylhet axis, named after the river that meanders through the haor wetlands of Sunamganj. Its introduction addressed demand overflow from the consistently oversubscribed Parabat Express, providing a second major intercity option on one of Bangladesh's most culturally important railway corridors.
How to Book Joyantika Express Tickets (কিভাবে টিকেট কিনবেন)
You can book Joyantika Express tickets online through the official Bangladesh Railway e-ticket portal at eticket.railway.gov.bd. Select Dhaka as departure and Sylhet as destination, choose your preferred seat class (AC Berth, Snigdha, Shovan Chair, etc.), and pay via bKash, Nagad, Rocket or bank card.
Joyantika Express এর টিকেট eticket.railway.gov.bd থেকে অনলাইনে কিনতে পারবেন।
Travel Tips for Joyantika Express (ভ্রমণ টিপস)
- Good option when Parabat Express (709) is fully booked.
- Monsoon season travel (June–September): haor wetland views from the train are extraordinary.
- Arrive at Sylhet station early — auto/CNG competition outside the station is intense.
- Sylhet city tour possible: Shah Jalal Dargah, Ali Amjad Clock Tower, Osmani Museum.
- Track via SMS "tr 717" to 16318.
Live Train Tracking (লাইভ ট্র্যাকিং)
SMS Service (এসএমএস সেবা)
Send tr <space> Train no. or tr <space> Train name to 16318 to get real-time train location.
ট্রেনের বর্তমান অবস্থান জানতে 16318 নম্বরে SMS পাঠান।
Available on: Grameenphone, Robi, Banglalink
Example for Joyantika Express:
tr 717
tr Joyantika Express
Send to: 16318
SMS Code Generator (এসএমএস কোড তৈরি করুন)
Type any train name or number to get the SMS tracking code instantly.