title: Simanta Express
text: # Simanta Express
  
  Simanta Express (train No. 747/748) is an intercity train from Chilahati to Khulna. The train is conducted by Bangladesh Railway. The train serves from South-Western Bengal to North Bengal. Apart from the Simanta Express, the Rupsha Express also runs on this route.
  
  ## Routes
  
  The route from Chilahati to Khulna is the longest route of Bangladesh Railway.
  
  ## Timing
  
  The train starts its journey from Khulna at 9:00 am and reaches the destination of Chilahati at 6:20 pm. Again it starts from Chilahati at 7:00 am and reaches at 4:30 pm to Khulna.
  
  ## Halts
  
  Simanta Express departs at the following stations:
  
  * Jessore railway station
  * Kot Chandpur station
  * Darshan Holt railway station
  * Chuadanga railway station
  * Alamdanga railway station
  * Torada railway station
  * Veramara railway station
  * Pakshi railway station
  * Ishwardi railway station
  * Natore railway station
  * Ahsanganj railway station
  * Santaher railway station
  * Akkelpur railway station
  * Joypurhat railway station
  * Birampur railway station
  * Phulbari railway station
  * Parbatipur railway station
  * Saidpur railway station
  * Nilphamari railway station
  * Domar railway station
  