Rupsha Express
The Rupsha Express (Train No. 727/728) is a train that runs from Chilahati, in Southwestern Bengal, to Khulna, in North Bengal. It is operated by Bangladesh Railway. Another train, the Simanta Express, also travels this route.[1]
| Rupsha Express | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Service type | Intercity |
| Status | Active |
| First service | 5 May 1986 |
| Current operator(s) | Bangladesh Railway |
| Route | |
| Start | Khulna Railway Station |
| End | Chilahati Railway Station |
| Distance travelled | 446 kilometres (277 miles) |
| Service frequency | 6 days per week (off Thursday) |
| Train number(s) | 727-728 |
| On-board services | |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Yes |
| Entertainment facilities | Yes |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | Broadgauge |
Routes
The train route from Chilahati to Khulna is the longest route in Bangladesh. It was launched on 5 May 1986.
Timetable
(The timetable below is according to the 52nd timetable of Bangladesh Railway that was effective from 10th January, 2020)
| Train
no. |
Source | Departure | Destination | Arrival | Weekly
holiday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 727 | Khulna | 07:10 | Chilahati | 16:40 | Thursday |
| 728 | Chilahati | 08:30 | Khulna | 18:30 |
Stoppages
(Sometimes, the stoppage(s) of trains is/are changed by Bangladesh Railway. The stoppage list below is as of 2020.)
- Noapara
- Jessore
- Mubarakganj
- Kotchandpur
- Darshana Halt
- Chuadanga
- Alamdanga
- Poradaha Junction
- Bheramara
- Paksey
- Ishwardi Junction
- Natore
- Ahsanganj
- Santahar Junction
- Akkelpur
- Joypurhat
- Birampur
- Fulbari
- Parbatipur
- Saidpur
- Nilphamari
- Domar
References
- খুলনা ট্রেনের সময়সূচি [Khulna Train Schedule]. Bangladesh Railway.
External links
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