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).
| Rangpur Express | |
|---|---|
 Rangpur Express with 1912 locomotive | |
| Overview | |
| Service type | Intercity train |
| Current operator(s) | 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(s) | 771 / 772 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | 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 |
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
editDeparture 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
editOn 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)
edit- Rangpur Railway Station
- Kaunia Junction
- Pirgachha
- Bamondanga
- Noldanga
- Gaibandha
- Bonarpara
- Sonatola
- Bogura
- Santahar Junction
- Natore
- Chatmohor
- West of the Bangabandhu Bridge
- East of the Bangabandhu Bridge
- Airport Station
- Kamalapur Railway Station, Dhaka
SMS Tracking code
editReal time train location can be tracked through this SMS
- TR 772 SEND to 16318
- TR 771 SEND to 16318.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "ঢাকা-রংপুর রেলপথে ১১২ কিলোমিটার দূরত্ব কমবে". 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.