Upaban Express
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 Passengers waiting for Dhaka-bound intercity train Upaban Express at Sylhet railway station | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Intercity Rail in Bangladesh |
| Status | Operating |
| Locale | Bangladesh |
| First service | 04 May 1988 |
| Current operator | Bangladesh Railway |
| Website | https://railway.gov.bd |
| Route | |
| Termini | Kamalapur Railway Station Sylhet Railway Station |
| Stops | 11 stations |
| Distance travelled | 319 kilometres (198 miles) |
| Average journey time | 5 hours 10 minutes |
| Service frequency | 6 days a week |
| Train number | 739/740 |
| On-board services | |
| Classes | AC Sleeper, AC Chair, Shovan Chair |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Auto-rack arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Yes |
| Observation facilities | Yes |
| Entertainment facilities | Yes |
| Baggage facilities | Yes |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) |
| Track owner | Bangladesh Railway |
Upaban Express (Bengali: উপবন এক্সপ্রেস) is an intercity train running from Dhaka to Sylhet under Bangladesh Railway. Upaban Express was inaugurated on 4 May 1988. Three other intercity trains, Parabat Express, Jayantika Express and Kalni Express run on this route.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
(Bangladesh Railway's schedule is variable. The following schedule is in accordance with the 52nd schedule of Bangladesh Railway, which is effective from 10 January 2020.)[7]
| Train No. | Source | Departure | Destination | Entry | Weekly Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 739 | Kamalapur | 20:00[8] | Sylhet | 05:00 | Wednesday |
| 740 | Sylhet | 23:30 | Kamalapur | 06:45 | Monday |