Rangpur Express

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Rangpur Express (Train no. 771-772) is an intercity train in Bangladesh that 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).

Service typeIntercity train
Current operatorBangladesh Railway
Distance travelled405 km[1]
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Rangpur Express
Rangpur Express with 2912 locomotive
Overview
Service typeIntercity train
Current operatorBangladesh Railway
Route
TerminiKamalapur railway station
Rangpur railway station
Distance travelled405 km[1]
Average journey time10 hrs
Service frequency
  • Monday to Saturday (772)
  • Tuesday to Sunday (771)
Train number771 / 772
On-board services
ClassesSleeper, AC & Non-AC
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesYes
Technical
Rolling stock11
Track gauge1,000 mm (3 ft 3+38 in)
Operating speed80kmph
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The Rangpur Express (772) operates at night, departing from Rangpur at night and arriving in Dhaka in the morning. The Rangpur Express (771) operates in the daytime, departing from Dhaka in the morning and arriving in Rangpur in the evening.

Train schedule

Departure 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

Rangpur Express was launched on 21 August 2011.[2]

Route and stops

SMS tracking code

Real time train location can be tracked through this SMS

  • TR 772 SEND to 16318
  • TR 771 SEND to 16318

See also

References

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