Dhalarchar Express
Express train in Bangladesh
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The Dhalarchar Express (Train No. 779-780) is a train that runs from Dhalarchar to Chapainawabganj in Rajshahi Division. It is operated by Bangladesh Railway.[1][2][3]
| Dhalarchar Express | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Service type | Intercity |
| Status | Active |
| Locale | Rajshahi Division |
| First service | July 15, 2018 |
| Current operator | Bangladesh Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Dhalarchar railway station Chapainawabganj railway station |
| Stops | 15 |
| Distance travelled | 135.13 kilometres (83.97 miles) |
| Average journey time | 3 hours, 55 minutes |
| Service frequency | 6 days per week (780 Wednesday off, 779 Thursday off) |
| Train number | 779-780 |
| On-board services | |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | Yes |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | Overhead racks |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | Broadgauge |
| Rake maintenance | Ishwardi Junction railway station |
| Rake sharing | Dhalarchar Stuttle |
History
After building the Majhgram-Dhalarchar line, This train starts its journey in 2018 as Pabna Express when it connect Rajshahi to Pabna.[3]
After opening the Dhalarchar railway station the Pabna express expand its route from Pabna to Dhalarchar and Rajshahi to Chapainawabganj in 2020.[4]