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)
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Rangpur Railway Station
* Kaunia Junction
* Pirgachha
* Bamondanga
* Noldanga
* Gaibandha
* Bonarpara
* Sonatola
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Bogura
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Santahar Junction
* Natore
* Chatmohor
* West of the
Bangabandhu Bridge
Bangabandhu Bridge, also known as the Jamuna Multi-purpose Bridge ( bn, যমুনা বহুমুখী সেতু ''Jomuna Bohumukhi Setu'') is a bridge opened in Bangladesh in June 1998. It connects Bhuapur on the Jamuna River's east b ...
* East of the
Bangabandhu Bridge
Bangabandhu Bridge, also known as the Jamuna Multi-purpose Bridge ( bn, যমুনা বহুমুখী সেতু ''Jomuna Bohumukhi Setu'') is a bridge opened in Bangladesh in June 1998. It connects Bhuapur on the Jamuna River's east b ...
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Airport station may refer to:
* Aeroport (Moscow Metr ...
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Kamalapur Railway Station
Kamalapur Railway Station, officially known as Dhaka Railway Station, is the central railway station in Dhaka, capital of Bangladesh. It is the largest station and the busiest infrastructure for transportation in the country that acts as a gatew ...
, Dhaka
SMS Tracking code
Real time train location can be tracked through this SMS TR 771 SEND to 16318.
See also
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Lalmoni Express
Lalmoni Express (Train no. 751/752) is an intercity train which runs between Dhaka (capital of Bangladesh) and Lalmonirhat District. Lalmoni Express has been considered one of the popular trains since its inception in 2004. The train connects seve ...
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Kurigram Express
Kurigram Express (Train no. 797-798) is a non-stop intercity train that runs between Dhaka (capital of Bangladesh) and the northern Kurigram District. This train provides a more effective connection between the capital and northern Bengal.
Hist ...
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Panchagarh Express
The Panchagarh Express (Train no. 793-794) is a Semi non-stop intercity train which runs between Dhaka (capital of Bangladesh) and the most northern Panchagarh District. The train connects the capital to northern Bengal.
History
Prime Minister ...
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Drutojan Express The Drutajan Express "দ্রুতযান এক্সপ্রেস" is an inter-city train of Bangladesh Railway service. It gives service between the capital Dhaka and the northern Panchagarh District. At first it was operated from Dinajpur ...
References
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Named passenger trains of Bangladesh