The Rupsha East–Bagerhat Railway was a narrow gauge railway in Bangladesh. It was constructed in 1918, and was closed in the 1998. long, in 1958 it had five 2-4-0t steam locomotives, 13 coaches, and 8 freight cars.Hughes, Hugh 1994 Indian Locomotives Pt. 3, Narrow Gauge 1863-1940. Continental Railway Circle.
History It was one of the most active narrow gauge railway of Bangladesh. The construction of this railway began in 1916 and ended on 1918. From 10 June, 1918 the train began to be operated on this route. Total distance of this route from Rupsha East railway station to Bagerhat railway station was 32 km. This railway was converted into broad gauge in late 1960s. But due to loss, this railway was closed in 1998. In 2012, this railway line was declared dismantled by selling all the properties of this railway line. Now this railway is completely extinct.
Stations
Rupsha East railway station Karnapur railway station Samantasena railway station Bahirdia railway station Mulghar railway station Khanjahanpur railway station Jatrapur railway station Satgumbuz Road railway station Bagerhat College railway station Bagerhat railway station
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