Kurigram Express
Intercity train that runs between Dhaka and the Kurigram District in Bangladesh
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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.
Service typeInter-city Train
First service16 October 2019
Current operatorBangladesh Railway
TerminiKurigram Railway Station
Kamalapur Railway Station
Kamalapur Railway Station
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Inter-city Train |
| First service | 16 October 2019 |
| Current operator | Bangladesh Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Kurigram Railway Station Kamalapur Railway Station |
| Stops | 9 |
| Distance travelled | 405 kilometres (252 miles)[1] |
| Average journey time | 10 hours |
| Service frequency | 6 days (Tuesday off) |
| Train number | 797-798 |
| On-board services | |
| Classes | AC, Non-AC, Shovan, Shulav |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Yes |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 11 |
| Track gauge | Metregage |
History
On October 16, 2019, prime minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated this train service by video conference. This named train service is running with the cars imported from Indonesia. The coaches are originately PT INKA rolling stock.[2]
Locomotives and seats
The train has 14 coaches in addition to a locomotive.
Schedule
Stops
The train makes stops at the following 9 stations:
- Kurigram railway station
- Rangpur railway station
- Badargang railway station
- Parbatipur railway station
- Joypurhat railway station
- Santahar railway station
- Madhnagar railway station
- Natore railway station
- Airport railway station, Dhaka
- Kamalapur railway station
