Rangpur Express
| Rangpur Express | |
|---|---|
| File:Lalmoni Express with 2912.jpg Rangpur Express with 2912 locomotive | |
| Overview | |
| Service type | Intercity train |
| Current operator | Bangladesh Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Kamalapur railway station Rangpur railway station |
| Distance travelled | 405 km[1] |
| Average journey time | 10 hrs |
| Service frequency |
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| Train number | 771 / 772 |
| On-board services | |
| Classes | Sleeper, AC & Non-AC |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Yes |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 11 |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) |
| Operating speed | 80kmph |
Rangpur Express (Train no. 771-772) is an intercity train in Bangladesh that runs between Rangpur and Dhaka under Bangladesh Railway. The train was launched in 2011. It is one of the fastest and most luxurious trains in Bangladesh. The train does not operate on Sundays (772) and Mondays (771).
The Rangpur Express (772) operates at night, departing from Rangpur at night and arriving in Dhaka in the morning. The Rangpur Express (771) operates in the daytime, departing from Dhaka in the morning and arriving in Rangpur in the evening.
Train schedule
[edit | edit source]Departure from Rangpur: 20:00 • Arrival to Dhaka: 06:05 • Day off: Sunday
Departure from Dhaka: 09:00 • Arrival to Rangpur: 19:00 • Day off: Monday
History
[edit | edit source]Rangpur Express was launched on 21 August 2011.[2]
Route and stops
[edit | edit source]- Rangpur
- Kaunia Junction
- Pirgachha
- Bamondanga
- Gaibandha
- Bonarpara
- Sonatola
- Bogra
- Talora
- Santahar Junction
- Natore
- Chatmohor
- Ibrahimabad
- Dhaka Airport
- Dhaka
SMS tracking code
[edit | edit source]Real time train location can be tracked through this SMS
- TR 772 SEND to 16318
- TR 771 SEND to 16318