Rangpur Express
Rangpur Express is a Bangladeshi Intercity train which runs between Rangpur and Dhaka under Bangladesh Railway. The train was launched in the 2011. It is one of the fastest and luxury trains in Bangladesh. The train does not operate on Sundays.
| Overview | |
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| Service type | Intercity train |
| Current operator(s) | Bangladesh Railway |
| Route | |
| Start | Kamalapur railway station |
| End | Rangpur railway station |
| Distance travelled | 405 km[1] |
| Average journey time | 10 hrs |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 771 / 772 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC, Non-AC, Shovan, Sulov |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Yes |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 11 |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mm (3 ft 3 3⁄8 in) |
History
On March 27, during Rangpur visit of the then Communications Minister Abul Hossain promised to start a new train between Dhaka and Rangpur. According to that announcement, Rangpur Express was launched on 21st August 2011.[2]
Route(s)
- Rangpur
- Kaunia
- Pirgachha
- Bamondanga
- Gaibandha
- bonarpara
- Sonatola
- Bogura
- Santaher
- Natore
- Chatmohor
- West of the Bangabandhu Bridge
- East of the Bangabandhu Bridge
- Airport Station
- Kamalapur Railway Station, Dhaka
Gallery
See also
References
- "ঢাকা-রংপুর রেলপথে ১১২ কিলোমিটার দূরত্ব কমবে". dailyinqilab.com. Daily Inqilab. 16 April 2017. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
- "'রংপুর এক্সপ্রেস' চালু হচ্ছে আজ". prothom-alo.com. Prothom Alo. 21 August 2011. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
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