Rupsha Express | |
Color: | 006400 |
Type: | Intercity |
Status: | Active |
First: | 5 May 1986 |
Operator: | Bangladesh Railway |
Start: | Khulna Railway Station |
Stops: | 20 |
End: | Chilahati Railway Station |
Distance: | 446km (277miles) |
Journeytime: | 10 hours |
Frequency: | 6 days per week (off Thursday) |
Trainnumber: | 727-728 |
Seating: | Yes |
Sleeping: | Yes |
Catering: | Yes |
Entertainment: | Yes |
Gauge: | Broadgauge |
The Rupsha Express (Train No. 727/728) is a train that runs from Chilahati, in North Bengal, to Khulna, in Southwestern Bengal. It is operated by Bangladesh Railway. Another train, the Simanta Express, also travels this route.[1]
The train route from Chilahati to Khulna is the longest route in Bangladesh. It was launched on 5 May 1986.
The train runs from Chilahati daily, departing at 8:00 am and reaching Khulna at 5:40 pm.[2] It leaves Khulna at 7:25 am daily and reaches Chilahati at 5:00 pm.