Subarna Express (train no. 701/702) is a non-stop intercity train of Bangladesh operated by #Bangladesh_Railway. It runs between Chittagong railway station of Chittagong and Kamalapur railway station of Dhaka.
Subarna Express is the first non-stop intercity train of Bangladesh. It was inaugurated on 14th April, 1998. Before its introduction, Mohanagar Express, the first intercity train of the country used to run as train no. 701/702. But that number was given to #Subarna_Express and then Mohanagar Express was given train no. 721/722. In Chttagong−Dhaka route, Mohanagar Provati/Godhuli Express (703/704), Mohanagar Express (721/722), Turna Express (741/742), Sonar Bangla Express (787/788), Chattala Express (801/802), Dhaka/Chittagong Mail (1/2) and Karnaphuli Express (3/4) also run alongside Subarna Express. As of 2020, there are three non-stop intercity trains in Bangladesh, Subarna Express, Sonar Bangla Express and Banalata Express (791/792). Chittagong railway station is the base of Subarna Express.
Upon its inauguration, Subarna Express was hauled by class 2700 and 2600 locomotives. Later, it was replaced by class 2900. Then again, it was replaced by class 3000 locos.
Previously, the train ran with Iranian yellow-green air braked coaches. Later, due to maintenance problems, this rake was replaced by Chinese white air brked coaches in 2007 with a load of 18/36. Among the 18 coaches, 8 were ac chair, 7 were non-ac chair, one was an ac chair+dining car+guard brake, one was a non-ac chair+dining car+guard brake and one was a power car. The train had 899 seats. Sometimes the train runs at a load of 22/44 if there is a compelling demand, especially during the two Eid vacations. In 2016, it was decided to give Indonesian red-green air braked coaches to Subarna Express but was cancelled afterwards. Later on 20th October 2020, that decision was taken again. From 3rd November 2020, the train runs on Indonesian red-green air braked coaches with a load of 18/36. Among the 18 coaches, 8 are ac chair, 7 are non-ac chair, 2 are non-ac chair+dining car+guard brake, and one is a power car. The #train has 890 seats
