Rupsha Express
| Rupsha Express | |
|---|---|
 Chilahati bound up Rupsha Express is standing at Domar railway station | |
| Overview | |
| Service type | Intercity |
| Status | Active |
| First service | 5 May 1986 |
| Current operator(s) | Bangladesh Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Khulna Railway Station Chilahati Railway Station |
| Stops | 20 |
| Distance travelled | 446 kilometres (277 miles) |
| Average journey time | 10 hours |
| 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 |
The Rupsha Express (Train No. 727/728) is a train that runs from Chilahati, in North Bengal, to Khulna, in Southwestern Bengal. It is operated by Bangladesh Railway. Another train, the Simanta Express, also travels this route.[1]
Routes
The train route from Chilahati to Khulna is the longest route in Bangladesh. It was launched on 5 May 1986.
Timing
The train runs from Chilahati daily, departing at 8:00 am and reaching Khulna at 5:40 pm.[2] It leaves Khulna at 7:25 am daily and reaches Chilahati at 5:00 pm.
References
- ^ খুলনা ট্রেনের সময়সূচি [Khulna Train Schedule]. Bangladesh Railway.
- ^ "Rupsha express". transportbd.com.