Kurigram Express

Kurigram Express (Train no. 797-798) is a non-stop intercity train that runs between Dhaka (capital of Bangladesh) and the northern Kurigram District. This train provides a more effective connection between the capital and northern Bengal.

Kurigram Express

Overview
Service type	Inter-city Train
First service	16 October 2019
Current operator(s)	Bangladesh Railway
Route
Termini	Kurigram Railway Station Kamalapur Railway Station
Stops	9
Distance travelled	405 kilometres (252 miles)[1]
Average journey time	10 hours
Service frequency	6 days (Wednesday off)
Train number(s)	797-798
On-board services
Class(es)	AC, Non-AC, Shovan, Shulav
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	Yes
Technical
Rolling stock	11
Track gauge	Metregage

History

On October 16, 2019, prime minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated this train service by video conference. This named train service is running with the cars imported from Indonesia. The coaches are originately PT INKA rolling stock.^[2]

Locomotives and seats

The train has 14 coaches in addition to a locomotive.

Schedule

Kurigram Express begins its journey from Kurigram at 7:20 am and it reaches Dhaka at 5:25 pm. On the return trip, it leaves Dhaka at 8:45 pm and reaches Kurigram at 6:15 am.

Stops

The train makes stops at the following 9 stations:

• Kurigram railway station
• Rangpur railway station
• Badargang railway station
• Parbatipur railway station
• Joypurhat railway station
• Santahar railway station
• Madhnagar railway station
• Natore railway station
• Airport railway station, Dhaka
• Kamalapur railway station

See also

• Panchagarh Express