Rangpur Express Explained

Rangpur Express
Color:006400
Type:Intercity train
Operator:Bangladesh Railway
Start:Kamalapur railway station
End:Rangpur railway station
Distance:405 km[1]
Journeytime:10 hrs
Frequency:
  • Monday to Saturday (772)
  • Tuesday to Sunday (771)
Class:Sleeper, AC & Non-AC
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:Yes
Stock:11
Trainnumber:771 / 772
Speed:80kmph

Rangpur Express (Train no. 771-772) is a Intercity train in Bangladesh which 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 in the night, departing from Rangpur in the night and arriving in Dhaka in the morning and The Rangpur Express (771) operates in the daytime, departing from Dhaka in the morning and arriving in Rangpur in the evening.

Train schedule

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

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 21 August 2011.[2]

Route(s)

SMS Tracking code

Real time train location can be tracked through this SMS

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: ঢাকা-রংপুর রেলপথে ১১২ কিলোমিটার দূরত্ব কমবে. . 16 April 2017 . 14 April 2017.
  2. Web site: ‘রংপুর এক্সপ্রেস’ চালু হচ্ছে আজ. prothom-alo.com. . 21 August 2011 . 16 April 2017.