Rupsha Express

The Rupsha Express (Train No. 727/728) is a train that runs from Chilahati, in Southwestern Bengal, to Khulna, in North Bengal. It is operated by Bangladesh Railway. Another train, the Simanta Express, also travels this route.

Rupsha Express
Overview
Service type	Intercity
Status	Active
First service	5 May 1986
Current operator(s)	Bangladesh Railway
Route
Termini	Khulna Railway Station Chilahati Railway Station
Distance travelled	446 kilometres (277 miles)
Service frequency	6 days per week (off Thursday)
Train number(s)	727-728
On-board services
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	Yes
Entertainment facilities	Yes
Technical
Track gauge	Broadgauge

Routes

The train route from Chilahati to Khulna is the longest route in Bangladesh. It was launched on 5 May 1986.

Timetable

(The timetable below is according to the 52nd timetable of Bangladesh Railway that was effective from 10th January, 2020)

Train no.	Source	Departure	Destination	Arrival	Weekly holiday
727	Khulna	07:10	Chilahati	16:40	Thursday
728	Chilahati	08:30	Khulna	18:30

Stoppages

(Sometimes, the stoppage(s) of trains is/are changed by Bangladesh Railway. The stoppage list below is as of 2020.)

• Noapara
• Jessore
• Mubarakganj
• Kotchandpur
• Darshana Halt
• Chuadanga
• Alamdanga
• Poradaha Junction
• Bheramara
• Paksey
• Ishwardi Junction
• Natore
• Ahsanganj
• Santahar Junction
• Akkelpur
• Joypurhat
• Birampur
• Fulbari
• Parbatipur
• Saidpur
• Nilphamari
• Domar