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Kurigram Express

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Kurigram Express
Overview
Service typeInter-city Train
First service16 October 2019
Current operator(s)Bangladesh Railway
Route
TerminiKurigram Railway Station
Kamalapur Railway Station
Stops9
Distance travelled405 kilometres (252 miles)[1]
Average journey time10 hours
Service frequency6 days (Wednesday off)
Train number(s)797-798
On-board services
Class(es)AC, Non-AC, Shovan, Shulav
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesYes
Technical
Rolling stock11
Track gaugeMetregage

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.

History

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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

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The train has 14 coaches in addition to a locomotive.

Schedule

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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

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The train makes stops at the following 9 stations:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "জেনে নিন নতুন ট্রেন কুড়িগ্রাম এক্সপ্রেসের সময়সূচি | কালের কণ্ঠ". Kalerkantho. October 14, 2019.
  2. ^ কুড়িগ্রাম এক্সপ্রেসের উদ্বোধন, ঢাকার দিকে ছুটবে কাল. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 16 October 2019.
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