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 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.
Locomotives and seats The train has 14 coaches in addition to a locomotive.
Schedule Kurigram Express begins its journey from Kurigram at 7:10 am and it reaches Dhaka at 5:05 pm. On the return trip, it leaves Dhaka at 8:00 pm and reaches Kurigram at 5:10 am. Tuesday is the weekly holiday for this train.
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
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