Panchagarh Express


Panchagarh Express is a non-stop intercity train which runs between Dhaka and the most northern Panchagarh District. The train connects capital to northern Bengal.

History

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the service through videoconference from Dhaka on 25 May 2019. It will run seven days a week.

Schedule

Panchagarh Express starts its journey from Kamalapur railway station at 22:45. It takes a break in Airport railway station, Dhaka at 23:17. It takes a break in Santaher railway station at 04:15. It generally reaches Parbatipur at 06:00. and Dinajpur at 06:37. It takes a break in Pirganj railway station at 07:23 Finally it reaches Thakurgaon at 07:50 and Panchagarh at 08:50.
Reversely, It starts Journey from Panchagarh at 12.30pm. Thakurgaon Road at 13:10. Pirganj railway station at 13:35 and Reach to Kamalapur Railway Station at 21.55pm. On its way it takes stoppage on Thakurgaon, Dinajpur, Parbitpur and Dhaka Airport stations. The approximate timing is 1.53pm, 3.02pm, 3.55pm and 10.03pm respectively.

Coach composition

It has a total of 12 coaches. It has one AC Cabin and One AC chair, Total 7 Shovan Chair, Power Car and Prayer rooms, Guard Break and 2 Food Coach.

Seat distribution

Total seats are 896 from Panchagarh and 871 from Dhaka where 30% seats is reserved for the Panchagarh, 25% for Thakurgaon and 30% and 15% for Dinajpur and Parbatipur respectively.

Halts

The train will have stopovers at 6 stations. They are-