Rangpur Express is a

Bangladeshi Bangladeshis ( bn, বাংলাদেশী ) are the citizens of Bangladesh, a South Asian country centered on the transnational historical region of Bengal along the eponymous bay. Bangladeshi citizenship was formed in 1971, when the ...

Intercity train which runs between Rangpur and

Dhaka Dhaka ( or ; bn, ঢাকা, Ḍhākā, ), formerly known as Dacca, is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh, as well as the world's largest Bengali-speaking city. It is the eighth largest and sixth most densely populated city ...

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.

Train schedule

Departure from Rangpur: 20:00 hrs Arrival to Dhaka: 06:05 hrs Departure from Dhaka: 09:00 hrs Arrival to Rangpur: 19:00 hrs Day off: Sunday

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.

Route(s)

Rangpur Railway Station Rangpur Railway Station () is a railway station located in Rangpur district of Rangpur division of Bangladesh. Rangpur station was established on 2 July 1878 as the first district headquarters of Rangpur district in Bangladesh. A total of 6 lines ...

* 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

Real time train location can be tracked through this SMS TR 771 SEND to 16318.

References

{{reflist Named passenger trains of Bangladesh

Train schedule

History

Route(s)

SMS Tracking code

See also

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