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 typeIntercity
StatusActive
First service5 May 1986
Current operator(s)Bangladesh Railway
Route
StartKhulna Railway Station
Stops20
EndChilahati Railway Station
Distance travelled446 kilometres (277 miles)
Average journey time10 hours
Service frequency6 days per week (off Thursday)
Train number(s)727-728
On-board services
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesYes
Entertainment facilitiesYes
Technical
Track gaugeBroadgauge

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.

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References
  1. খুলনা ট্রেনের সময়সূচি [Khulna Train Schedule]. Bangladesh Railway.
  2. "Rupsha express". transportbd.com.
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